Movies
Santa gives a bell to a boy who doesn’t believe in Christmas magic
The Polar Express
All I want for Christmas is...
You
This sweet, hard candy often comes in red and white stripes
Candy canes
Santa’s red suit became widely popular due to advertising by this company
Coca-Cola
In this country, people often celebrate with fireworks and beach barbecues.
Australia
This animated movie is based on a book by Dr. Seuss.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch…
You really are a heel
This holiday treat is made of popcorn and cranberries and often hung on trees
Popcorn garland
What is Santa Claus traditionally called in France?
Père Noël
This country is known for eating KFC as a Christmas meal.
Japan
This movie features a department store Santa who is actually the real one
Miracle on 34th Street
Holly jolly Christmas, it’s the best time of the year…
I don’t know if there’ll be snow, but have a cup of cheer.
This baked dessert is rolled and decorated to look like a log
Yule log
Before red became standard, Santa was often depicted wearing this colour.
Green
Children in this country leave shoes out for gifts instead of stockings.
The Netherlands
This classic movie features Ralphie and his wish for a Red Ryder BB gun.
A Christmas Story
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening….
In the lane, snow is glistening
This Italian Christmas bread is tall and dome-shaped.
Panettone
The real historical figure who inspired Santa Claus was a bishop from this region.
Turkey
In this European country, a witch named La Befana brings gifts on January 6.
Italy
In It’s a Wonderful Life, what is the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel?
Clarence Odbody
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
With the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you ‘Be of good cheer!
This German Christmas bread is filled with dried fruit and marzipan.
Stollen
This poem popularized Santa’s reindeer names.
’Twas the Night Before Christmas
Christmas trees in this country are sometimes decorated with spider webs for good luck, based on a folk tale.
Ukraine