Christmas Traditions
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.
What is "kissing under the mistletoe?"
This “Home Alone” character fends off a pair of robbers by building slapstick traps in his house.
Who is Kevin McAlister?
The lyrics to this timeless Christmas song describe a wintery ride in a one-horse open sleigh, but never once mention the word “Christmas.”
What is “Jingle Bells”?
Children leave this tasty treat for Santa on Christmas Eve.
What are milk and cookies?
This is a traditional holiday drink made with either milk or water.
What is hot chocolate?
This green creature wants to destroy Christmas.
Who is the Grinch?
Mary and Joseph placed Jesus in this because there was no room at the inn.
What is a manger?
Spotify has a playlist featuring 100 different versions of this holiday bop, which was originally written and recorded by 1980s Brit Pop duo Wham!
What is "Last Christmas"?
What popular Christmas candy is shaped like a shepherd's crook?
What is a candy cane?
The Rockettes perform their Christmas spectacular tradition, high kicks and all, in this famous New York theater.
What is Radio City Music Hall?
Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.
What is Elf?
What is the name of the angel that appeared to Mary?
Who is Gabriel?
This catch 1994 Christmas tune is the best-selling Christmas single ever recorded by a female artist, and is one of the highest-selling singles in music history.
What is "All I Want For Christmas Is You?"
This movie is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time.
What is Home Alone?
This object is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding.
What is a coin?
This 2004 animated Christmas feature was an adaptation of an illustrated storybook by Chris Van Allsburg, the same author who created “Jumanji.”
What is The Polar Express?
What did the three wise men bring Jesus as gifts?
What is Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh?
What are all the names of Santa's Reindeer?
Who is Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph?
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
In the 19th century, this president banned christmas trees in the white house.
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
What is the Grinch's dog's name?
What is Max?
What king wanted to kill baby Jesus?
Who is King Herod?
It may sound like a composition from the Middle Ages, but this classic Christmas hymn appeared in 1843 and made its debut in 1847.
What is "O Holy Night"?
This country originated the gingerbread house.
What is Germany?