Traditions
This country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas tree
Germany
This song begins with “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.”
The Christmas Song
This 1946 film features George Bailey and Clarence the angel.
It’s a Wonderful Life
This reindeer has a shiny red nose
Rudolph
This U.S. state was the first to recognize Christmas as a holiday.
Alabama
This plant, often hung in doorways, is associated with kissing during Christmas.
Mistletoe
This tune tells of a snowman who comes to life.
Frosty the Snowman
This movie features a boy left home alone during Christmas.
Home Alone
Santa traditionally enters homes through this.
chimney
This country is the largest exporter of Christmas trees.
Canada
This beverage, also called “milk punch,” is popular during Christmas.
Eggnog
This song was first performed in Austria in 1818.
Silent Night
This animated film features a train ride to the North Pole.
The Polar Express
Santa’s sleigh is said to be pulled by this many reindee
eight (or nine with Rudolph)
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” this is the total number of gifts given.
364
This December 26 holiday is celebrated in the UK and other Commonwealth countries.
Boxing Day
This upbeat song by Mariah Carey is a modern Christmas classic.
All I Want for Christmas Is You
This 2003 comedy stars Will Ferrell as Buddy.
Elf
This poem introduced most of Santa’s reindeer names.
A Visit from St. Nicholas
This decoration was originally made from silver strands.
Tinsel
This figure is said to deliver gifts on January 6 in Spain.
Three Wise Men
This carol mentions “tidings of comfort and joy.”
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
This 1983 film is based on Jean Shepherd’s stories and features a Red Ryder BB gun.
A Christmas Story
This reindeer’s name means “thunder” in German.
Donner
This holiday drink was once banned in Puritan New England.
Eggnog (Adult Version)