Odd Holiday Traditions
In Catalonia, this log is beaten with sticks so it will “deliver” gifts.
•What is Caga Tió?
•This actor voices multiple characters in The Polar Express.
•Who is Tom Hanks?
•This scent is scientifically linked to increased feelings of nostalgia.
•What is pine?
•This beverage was originally consumed warm and often alcoholic.
•What is eggnog?
•In Norway, people hide these on Christmas Eve to ward off bad spirits.
•What are brooms?
•This 1988 action movie is debated yearly as a holiday movie.
•What is Die Hard?
•The average artificial Christmas tree is reused for about this many years.
•What is six years?
•These striped candies were originally all white.
•What are candy canes?
•This Austrian figure roams the streets in December wearing horns and bells.
•Who is Krampus?
•The band Wham! begs you not to do this in their holiday hit.
•What is give your heart away?
•This country sends a giant Christmas tree to London each year.
•What is Norway?
•This song was originally written for Thanksgiving.
•What is Jingle Bells?
•In Ukraine, trees are sometimes decorated with this insect-themed ornament.
•What are spider webs?
•This claymation special features Heat Miser and Snow Miser.
•What is The Year Without a Santa Claus?
•The first Christmas tree ornaments were made from this material.
•What is glass?
•This decoration tradition likely started as a way to reflect candlelight.
•What is tinsel?
•In the Czech Republic, single people toss this item to predict marriage luck.
•What is a shoe?
•This character says “You’ll shoot your eye out.”
•Who is Ralphie Parker?
•This parade began in 1924 and still runs today.
•What is Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
•This garment-centered tradition exploded largely because of social media.
•What are ugly holiday sweaters?