Food & Drinks
Santa & His Helpers
Christmas Movies & Songs
American Traditions
Traditions from Around the World
100
True or False: Christmas dinner in the US is very similar to Thanksgiving dinner, food-wise
True
100
True or False: Santa Claus is not very popular in the US
False
100
What is the name of the famous reindeer with a bright red nose?
Rudolph
100
On which day do Americans usually meet with their family and have a big holiday meal?
December 25, Christmas Day
100
Which is more important in the US? Dec 24 or 25?
Dec 25
200
This popular holiday dessert is usually in the form of a man or a house. (Hint: it's a popular Christmas flavor in the US)
Gingerbread (cookie, man, house, etc.)
200
What do many Americans leave for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Milk & cookies
200
In Mariah Carey's famous Christmas song, what is all she wants for Christmas?
"You"
200
Where do Americans usually hang their stockings?
Above the fireplace (also: in the living room)
200
What is another name for Santa Claus?
Father Christmas, St. Nick, Kris Kringle
300
A traditional American Christmas-time drink that's similar to apple juice, usually served hot.
Apple cider
300
Who are Santa's main helpers? (There are 2 possible answers)
Elves & reindeer
300
In this movie, young Kevin McCallister is accidentally left on his own during Christmas, and he must protect his house from two criminals who are trying to rob it.
Home Alone
300
In which city is the big, famous Rockefeller Christmas tree located?
New York City
300
What do you call a Christmas song?
Carols
400
A traditional Christmastime drink that's made with eggs, milk, and spices.
Eggnog
400
Name 1 of 2 places where you can find people dressed as Santa Claus during December in the US
A) The mall/shopping centers
B) In front of grocery & department stores
400
Finish the lyric: "I'm dreaming of a _____ Christmas"
white
400
What percentage of Americans say they celebrate Christmas:
25%, 71%, 90%, or 98%?
90% (9 in 10)
400
People sometimes have a competition with Christmas sweaters. What is the competition?
Ugly sweaters
500
What Mexican food is traditional for Christmas in many Latino homes?
Tamales
500
What tradition includes a doll that sits in different places in people's houses to "watch" if children are acting good or bad and reports it to Santa?
Elf on the Shelf
500
What is the name of this Christmas movie?
Charlie Brown Christmas
500
What is the name of the holiday that happens for a week after Christmas and celebrates African heritage in African Americans?
Kwanzaa
500
What does Santa put in the stockings of naughty children?
Coal