Holiday Traditions
If you would like to get a kiss, this is what you stand under.
What is mistletoe?
In the movie, "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer", the misfit elf want to be this profession.
What is a dentist?
In the story, "A Christmas Carol", by Charles Dickens, the three ghosts are called this.
What is the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Future, and the Ghost of Christmas Present?
In the Netherlands, children leave out these on St. Nicholas day.
What are wooden shoes?
This president refused to have a Christmas tree in the White House (and instead established the U.S. Forest Service).
Who is Teddy D. Roosevelt?
This is the term for the foil-covered chocolate coins often given to children as part of Hanukkah celebrations.
What is gelt?
In Chevy Chase's "Christmas Vacation", this animal came in on the second tree.
What is a squirrel?
In the Nutcracker, this is the name of the little girl who "gets" THE NUTCRACKER?
Who is Clara?
This is the name of the Chinese festival in celebration of Winter Solstice. (It is also celebrated in Korea, Vietnam, and many other countries.)
What is Dōngzhì?
If there are 365 days in the year, Christmas falls on this day.
What is 359?
Name the two "festivals of lights" celebrated during the winter months. (Hint: These are celebrated by two different religions.)
What are Hanukkah and Diwali?
In "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", this was the name of the little girl who taught the Grinch the true meaning of Christmas.
Who is Cindy Lou Who?
The poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas" was originally titled this.
What is "A Visit from St. Nicholas?"
As the clock chimes midnight on New Year's Eve, Spanish tradition involves eating 12 of these.
What are grapes? (One for each chime.)
Kwanzaa is celebrated for seven days in recognition of this.
What are the seven principles (beliefs) that Kwanzaa is based on. (Unity, Self Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Economic Cooperation, Purpose, Creativity, Faith)
In the movie "It's a Wonderful Life", this happens every time a bell rings.
What is an angel gets his/her wings?
This popular holiday song was written as a peace plea during the Cuban missile crisis.
What is "Do you Hear What I Hear?"
In Scandinavian cultures, Santa Claus rides a sleigh pulled by this animal instead of reindeer.
What are Yule Goats?
This is the company responsible for the red robes and iconic image we typically associate with Santa Clause.
What is Coca-Cola?
Name two of the foods you eat on New Years Day for good luck.
What are black eyed peas, collards, or ham hock?
This was the very useful Christmas gift the author Harper Lee received that allowed her to write the famous book "To Kill a Mockingbird."
What is one year's wages from her publisher to "write whatever she would like?"
This is the term for the 13 troll-like characters who bring gifts to children in Iceland.
What are Yule Lads?
This is the traditional New Year's Eve song that is sung after midnight.
What is Auld Lang Syne?