US Holiday Traditions
In the U.S., children often hang these by the fireplace to be filled with small gifts.
What are stockings?
A spicy cookie often shaped like little people.
What is gingerbread?
Kevin McCallister is left home alone in this holiday classic.
What is Home Alone?
This Mariah Carey hit, released in 1994, has become one of the most popular modern Christmas songs.
What is All I Want for Christmas Is You?
In Australia, Christmas is celebrated during this season, so many people enjoy barbecues and beach parties.
What is summer?
Since 1924, this annual parade is famous for its giant balloons and kicks off the holiday season.
What is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
This drink is made of milk, sugar, and eggs, often spiced with nutmeg.
What is eggnog?
In this 2003 comedy, Buddy travels to New York City to find his father.
What is Elf?
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” this gift is given on the 4th day.
What is Four calling birds?
In Japan, it’s common to eat this fast-food meal on Christmas Eve.
What is KFC?
This December holiday lasts eight nights and involves lighting candles on a menorah.
What is Hanukkah?
In Mexico, families enjoy this warm drink made with chocolate, milk, and spices during the holidays.
What is champurrado?
This 1988 action film starring Bruce Willis is famously debated as a Christmas movie, though it takes place during a holiday office party.
What is Die Hard?
This 1984 Wham! song tells the story of heartbreak during the holidays.
What is Last Christmas?
In the UK, people pull these festive items at Christmas dinner.
What are Christmas crackers?
Every year, this New York City landmark is home to a famous Christmas tree lighting ceremony
What is Rockefeller Center?
In England, this small pastry filled with dried fruit and spices is a holiday favorite.
What are mince pies?
This comedy stars Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold, who struggles to create the perfect family Christmas.
What is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
This song begins with the lyrics, “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…”
What is The Christmas Song?
This country celebrates “Las Posadas” to reenact Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter.
What is Mexico?
Each December, the President of the United States lights this tree near the White House.
What is the National Christmas Tree?
In Sweden, this fish dish is traditionally served at Christmas.
What is pickled herring?
This 2004 romantic comedy intertwines multiple love stories during the holiday season in London.
What is Love Actually?
This traditional carol describes a silent, holy night in Bethlehem.
What is Silent Night?
In Ethiopia, Christmas is celebrated on this date in January.
What is January 7th?