Christmas Movies
This 1990 film features a young boy named Kevin who is left home alone during Christmas.
Home Alone
This song begins with the lyrics, “You better watch out, you better not cry.
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
This plant is often hung in doorways, and people kiss when standing under it.
Mistletoe
This sweet treat is often shaped like a cane and has red and white stripes.
Candy cane
This country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree.
Germany
This movie tells the story of a man who learns the true meaning of Christmas after being visited by three ghosts.
A Christmas Carol
This song is about a reindeer with a very shiny nose.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
This is the name of the calendar used to count down the days until Christmas.
Advent calendar
This dessert is made with dried fruits and nuts and is often soaked in alcohol.
Fruitcake
This saint is the historical figure behind the legend of Santa Claus.
Saint Nicholas
This 2003 film stars Will Ferrell as a human raised by elves at the North Pole.
Elf
This song, originally sung by Bing Crosby, dreams of a snowy Christmas.
White Christmas
This tradition involves leaving a certain type of food and drink out for Santa Claus.
Cookies and milk
This drink is made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks.
Eggnog
This war saw a famous Christmas truce in 1914, where soldiers from both sides exchanged greetings and played football.
What is World War I
This classic 1946 film features the character George Bailey, who is shown what life would be like if he had never been born.
Wonderful Life
This song features the lyrics, “On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me."
The Twelve Days of Christmas
This European country is known for its tradition of hiding a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree.
Germany
This type of pie is commonly served at Christmas dinner and is made with a certain orange vegetable.
Pumpkin pie
This U.S. president declared Christmas a federal holiday in 1870.
Ulysses S. Grant
This animated film features a train that takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
What is The Polar Express
This song, performed by Mariah Carey, is a modern Christmas classic.
All I Want for Christmas Is You
This tradition involves children writing letters to Santa Claus.
Christmas wish list
This traditional British dessert is set on fire before being served.
Christmas pudding
This poem, also known as “The Night Before Christmas,” was first published anonymously in 1823.
A Visit from St. Nicholas