Christmas Traditions
Children who misbehave may find a lump of this black rock in their stockings on Christmas morning.
What is coal?
One in 3 men wait until this day to do their Christmas shopping.
What is Christmas Eve?
This doll, introduced in 1959, has had over 180 careers, including astronaut and president, and became an immediate hit and is still one of the best-selling toys today?
Who is Barbie?
This catch 1994 Christmas tune is the best-selling Christmas single ever recorded by a female artist, as well as being one of the highest-selling singles in music history.
What is "All I want for Christmas is You"?
Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance.
What is gingerbread?
These two items traditionally appear on the tops of Christmas Trees.
What is stars and angels?
The wise men brought these three gifts for the baby Jesus, not the most useful items to give a newborn.
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
This giggling red monster was the hit of the holidays as the best-selling Christmas toy of 1996.
What is Tickle Me Elmo?
The lyrics to this timeless Christmas song describe a wintery ride in a one-horse open sleigh, but never mention the word Christmas.
What is "Jingle Bells"?
Children leave this tasty treat for Santa on Christmas Eve.
What is milk and cookies?
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is a poinsettia?
You can get your Christmas card postmarked, not at the North Pole, but a city called North Pole, located in this the largest U.S. state.
What is Alaska?
Released in 1998, this interactive electronic pet was known for talking in its own language "Furbish," and caused holiday shopping frenzy.
What is a Furby?
I am dreaming of this type of Christmas that may refer to the weather.
What is "A White Christmas"?
These classic Christmas sweets begin as striped loaves before a machine pulls and twists it into thin, hooked-shaped treats.
What are candy canes?
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies when you stand under it.
What is kissing under the mistletoe?
The English also refer to Santa Clause as this proper sounding name.
What is Father Christmas?
This gaming console made 2006 the year of "waggle" gaming, being the most popular gift.
What is the Wii?
This piece of clothing brought Frosty the Snowman to life.
What is "Old Silk Hat"?
If you leave treats for Santa's reindeer, then make sure you put out these crunchy vegetables?
What are carrots?
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
What is the Elf on the shelf?
It takes this many years for a pine tree to grow to an acceptable Christmas Tree height.
What is 15?
In 1983, these soft-sculptured dolls, named for a vegetable, caused Holiday riots in stores due to their extreme popularity.
What are Cabbage Patch Kids?
In "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer," Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
What is eggnog?
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert people hate and re-gift.
What is fruitcake?