Christmas Traditions
What popular holiday drink is made with milk, sugar, and spices, and sometimes served with whipped cream?
Eggnog
What do we call the temperature at which water freezes?
32°F
In Home Alone, where is Kevin’s family traveling when they leave him behind?
Paris
What warm winter accessory is often used to text on phones without removing it?
Touchscreen gloves
Plymouth’s waterfront is known for its holiday lights and winter events. What is the name of the historic ship replica often visited even in December?
Mayflower II
What December tradition involves exchanging small wrapped gifts anonymously?
Secret Santa
What is the term for the shortest day and longest night of the year in December?
Winter Solsctice
Which movie features Buddy, a human who grew up at the North Pole?
Elf
A name of a holiday drink often get from Starbucks in December that comes in red cups?
Peppermint Mocha
Many South Shore towns, including Plymouth, hold “Holiday Strolls” in early December. What type of local businesses are typically open late for these events?
Downtown shops and small local businesses.
What classic Christmas decoration is made from evergreen branches and hung on doors?
A wreath
What winter condition occurs when roads freeze and become dangerously slippery?
Black Ice
What Christmas rom-com features multiple storylines and is set in London?
Love Actually
Teens often decorate their rooms for a winter “aesthetic.” What’s the term for hanging LED or string lights to create a cozy vibe?
Ambient lighting / fairy lights / LED strip lighting.
In Boston, what famous public space hosts outdoor skating each winter, drawing visitors statewide?
The Boston Common Frog Pond.
What plant are you traditionally supposed to kiss under during the holidays?
Mistletoe
What U.S. state typically gets the most snowfall each year?
Vermont
In The Grinch (animated or live-action), what is the name of the Grinch’s loyal dog?
Max
When snow days aren’t called early enough, what do students often check repeatedly on their phones to see if school is delayed or canceled?
The district website/app, text alerts, or social media updates.
Plymouth and much of coastal Massachusetts can experience "ocean-effect snow" in December. What natural phenomenon causes this type of snowfall?
Cold air passing over warmer ocean water.
In many homes, an “Advent calendar” counts down to what specific date?
Dec 25
What scientific term describes animals that sleep during the winter months?
Hibernation
What holiday movie stars Tim Allen as a regular guy who unexpectedly becomes Santa Claus?
The Santa Claus
What common winter problem happens when a phone battery suddenly dies faster outdoors because of the cold temperatures?
Battery drain due to cold exposure.
Boston’s “Blink!” light and music show attracts thousands each December. In which historic marketplace—known for its street performers, cobblestone walkways, and holiday shopping—does this event take place?
Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market.