Christmas Traditions Around the World
Christmas Music
The Christmas Story
Christmas Movies
Santa Lore
100
In Scotland, Christmas Day is known by this name in Scots language.
Yule
100
These sweet, spiced cookies are often cut into festive shapes and decorated with icing.
Gingerbread Cookies
100
Name the three main gifts that were presented to baby Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh.
100
In A Christmas Carol, this miserly character is visited by four ghosts who teach him the true meaning of Christmas.
Ebenezer Scrooge
100
How many reindeer fly Santa's sleigh?
8 (or 9 if you count Rudolph)
200
In Austria and Germany, this horned figure appears in parades to scare naughty children.
Krampus
200
This traditional British dessert is made with dried fruits, suet, and often soaked in brandy before being set on fire.
Christmas Pudding
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200
These visitors from the East followed a star to find and honor baby Jesus.
The Wise Men (or Magi)
200
In this 1983 film, Ralphie desperately wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.
A Christmas Story
200
What real historical saint, associated with secret gift-giving, inspired the tradition of Santa filling stockings?
Saint Nicholas
300
This country is known for hiding a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree.
Germany
300
This creamy, cold drink is often spiked with rum or bourbon and is a holiday staple in America.
Eggnog
300
Which angel appeared to Mary to tell her she would give birth to Jesus?
Angel Gabriel
300
In Elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to this city to find his father.
New York City
300
In early European folklore, Santa-like figures were sometimes portrayed wearing this color before red became standard.
Green
400
In this country, children leave out shoes to be filled with gifts on Christmas Eve.
The Netherlands
400
This sweet, sticky dessert made from dried fruits, nuts, and spices is a classic at many holiday tables.
Fruit Cake
400
After Jesus was born, Mary and Joseph fled to Egypt. Who were they trying to protect him from?
King Herod
400
This movie teaches that “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.”
It's a Wonderful Life
400
Before reindeer became standard, Santa-like figures in European folklore were sometimes said to ride or be accompanied by this animal.
Donkey
500
In some regions of Mexico, a traditional Christmas Eve meal features this dish made of dried chiles, chocolate, and meat, often served with tamales.
Mole
500
This warm, spiced beverage is often served at Christmas parties and can include fruit and cinnamon.
Mulled Wine
500
Before Jesus’ birth, this prophet predicted that the Messiah would come from Bethlehem.
Micah
500
In this Dr. Seuss story, a grumpy character tries to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
500
In classic Christmas lore, Santa is said to check this list twice to decide which children deserve gifts.
The Naughty or Nice List