Holiday Traditions Around the World
This country celebrates Boxing Day on December 26th.
United Kingdom
This 1990 movie features Kevin McCallister defending his home from burglars
Home Alone
This warm drink is often topped with whipped cream and marshmallows
hot chocolate
This author wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843
Charles Dickens
This term describes the shortest day and longest night of the year
winter solstice
In Iceland, children place shoes in windows to receive gifts from these 13 mischievous figures
Yule Lads
In this animated film, a boy takes a magical train ride to the North Pole
The Polar Express
This sweet bread is popular in Italy during Christmas
Panettone
In The Nutcracker, the main character’s name is this
Clara
Snowflakes have this many sides or points
Six
In Japan, this fast-food chain is a popular Christmas meal tradition
KFC?
This classic film ends with the line, “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings
What is It’s a Wonderful Life
This traditional Jewish fried treat is eaten during Hanukkah
What are latkes
This poem introduced the names of Santa’s reindeer (except Rudolph)
A Visit from St. Nicholas” (’Twas the Night Before Christmas)
This 1983 film is set in Chicago and features a leg lamp as a major plot point
A Christmas Story
In Mexico, this holiday tradition involves breaking a decorated clay pot filled with treats
piñata
The Nightmare Before Christmas, Jack Skellington is known as the “Pumpkin King” of this fictional town
Halloween Town
This candy is shaped like a shepherd’s staff and is red and white
candy cane
This author wrote the classic Hanukkah story Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins
Eric Kimmel
This Christmas carol originated in Austria in 1818 and was first performed on guitar.
Silent Night
In Ethiopia, Christmas is celebrated on January 7th and is known by this name
Ganna
This 2019 animated movie tells the origin story of Santa Claus
Klaus
This German bread-like cake, often dusted with powdered sugar, is a Christmas tradition
Stollen
This African-American poet wrote “Kwanzaa Time!” celebrating cultural heritage
Maya Angelou
This holiday, celebrated by millions worldwide, marks the end of Ramadan and is known for festive meals, charity, and community prayers. Its name means “Festival of Breaking the Fast.
Eid al-Fitr