Christmas Traditions
This type of parasitic plant is commonly hung above doorways during the holiday season and is often associated with stealing a kiss.
What is mistletoe?
In this 1990 holiday movie, a young boy is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation.
What is Home Alone?
This classic song depicts a scene of riding in a one-horse open sleigh.
What is Jingle Bells?
What does Santa typically bring children in their stockings if they’re on the Naughty List?
What is a lump of coal?
This warm beverage, often served with milk and marshmallows, is a favorite drink during the holiday season.
What is hot chocolate?
This popular Christmas tradition involves a tree, ornaments, tinsel, and the placement of an angel or star at the top.
What is decorating a Christmas tree?
This animated movie, featuring a train to the North Pole, is based on a book by Chris Van Allsburg.
What is The Polar Express?
This festive carol includes the line, "the Lord is come, let earth receive her King."
What is Joy to the World?
One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?
Who is Cupid?
According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
What is a candy cane?
In the U.S., people often exchange these items filled with small treats or toys, traditionally hung by the fireplace.
What are stockings?
What 2003 film follows a hard-living mall Santa?
What is Bad Santa?
What beloved Christmas song was recorded by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano in 1970?
What is Feliz Navidad?
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
What is Coca-Cola?
This holiday drink, often spiked with rum or whiskey, is made with egg yolks, milk, sugar, and spices, and is a popular tradition in the United States.
What is eggnog?
Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
Who is the Elf on the Shelf?
What’s the name of the family featured in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
Who are the Griswolds?
What song was initially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair?
What is I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus?
Santa Claus is also known by this nickname, which refers to his red outfit and jolly personality.
Who is St. Nicholas or Kris Kringle?
This classic Christmas dessert, often served with a brandy or rum sauce, is made with dried fruit, nuts, and spices.
What is fruitcake?
In many European countries, this figure is known for delivering presents on December 6th, often before Santa Claus.
Who is St. Nicholas?
In the TV special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what three words best describe the Grinch?
Who is "stink, stank, stunk"?
This Christmas carol, originally written in German, was first performed on Christmas Eve in 1818.
What is Stille Nacht (Silent Night)?
This 1823 poem, attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, helped popularize modern depictions of Santa Claus.
What is "The Night Before Christmas"?
In many cultures, this sweet bread, often shaped like a wreath and decorated with dried fruits, is a popular Christmas Eve treat.
What is panettone?