Christmas Movies
This 1990 film follows 8-year-old Kevin McCallister after he’s accidentally left behind while his family flies to Paris.
What is Home Alone?
Families often leave these sweet treats and a glass of milk out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
What are cookies?
In this song, Frosty comes to life when a magical hat is placed on his head.
What is Frosty the Snowman?
This small, oval candy often found in stockings comes in flavors like cherry, grape, lemon, and sometimes “buttered popcorn.”
What are jelly beans?
Celebrated on February 14th, this holiday is all about cards, candy, and expressions of love.
What is Valentine’s Day?
In this animated classic, a young boy boards a magical train headed to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
What is The Polar Express?
This red-and-white striped candy is shaped like a shepherd’s staff.
What is a candy cane?
This song begins with the line, “You better watch out, you better not cry.”
What is Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town?
You might find this winter lip product in your stocking to help prevent cracked smiles during the cold months.
What is lip balm (or ChapStick)?
On the first Monday of September in the U.S., this holiday honors workers and often marks the unofficial end of summer.
What is Labor Day?
Will Ferrell plays Buddy, a human raised at the North Pole, in this modern Christmas comedy favorite.
What is Elf?
This evergreen decoration is often trimmed with lights, ornaments, and topped with a star or angel.
What is a Christmas tree?
Mariah Carey sings that she doesn’t want “a lot for Christmas” in this modern holiday hit.
What is All I Want for Christmas Is You?
These bite-sized chocolate candies, sometimes wrapped in festive foil, are a sweet and simple stocking treat.
What are chocolate candies (or chocolate kisses)?
Falling on March 17th, this holiday celebrates Irish heritage. You might get pinched if you don’t wear green.
What is St. Patrick’s Day?
This stop-motion film tells the story of Jack Skellington discovering Christmas Town and trying to take over the holiday.
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
In many cultures, this plant is hung in doorways, and if you stand beneath it, you may be expected to share a kiss.
What is mistletoe?
This beloved carol was originally written in German with the title Stille Nacht.
What is Silent Night?
Often sold in gift cards of plastic or paper, this stocking stuffer lets you buy something later — without ever opening a wrapped box today.
What is a gift card?
Observed on November 11th in the United States, this holiday honors all military veterans.
What is Veterans Day?
This 1946 film starring James Stewart shows George Bailey what the world would be like if he had never been born.
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
Celebrated on January 6th in many countries, this holiday marks the visit of the Three Wise Men to baby Jesus.
What is Epiphany (or Three Kings’ Day)?
This carol tells the story of a king who sets out “on the feast of Stephen.”
What is Good King Wenceslas?
This tiny grooming gadget has one job: to turn ten little crescents into neat straight edges, snip by snip.
What are nail clippers?
Beginning at sundown and lasting eight nights, this Jewish holiday celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
What is Hanukkah?