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This character has custody of his son on Christmas Eve. After a man in a Santa suit falls off his roof they are magically transported to the north pole. An elf explains that he must take Santa's place before the next Christmas arrives
What is "The Santa Clause"?
“Silent Night” was composed in 1818. In what language were the original words written?
What is German?
When caught under this plant, tradition suggests a kiss is in order.
What is Mistletoe?
A famous drink to consume while caroling.
What is Egg Nog?
This reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day.
Who is Cupid?
When it's cold in winter,
This is something you love.
It's like tiny white stars,
Falling from above.
What is snow?
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Who is Coca-Cola?
This character's favorite breakfast includes: spaghetti, sugared maple syrup, sprinkles, mini-marshmallows, Hershey's chocolate syrup, M&M's, and Frosted Chocolate Fudge Pop-Tarts.
Who is Buddy the Elf?
This song's lyrics include: "Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin' feet"
What is the Jingle Bell Rock?
This red flower is also known as the "flower of the holy night."
What is a Poinsetta?
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by this famous fairytale.
What is Hansel and Gretel?
This brought Frosty the Snowman to life.
What is his hat?
It's cold and icy where we live,
So we have to huddle in tight.
We have wings but cannot fly,
So we can't soar to a great height.
What is a penguin?
The Grinch's dog's name.
Who is Max?
This ballet has inspired young girls to learn to dance ballet and yearn to become the sugar plum fairy.
What is "The Nutcracker"?
This famous holiday song exclaims, "When it gets all tired, it drops and then I win!"
What is "I Have a Little Dreidel"? (AKA Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel)
During this celebration, its tradition to dress in special clothes, decorate homes with fruits and vegetables, and light a candle holder called a kinara.
What is Kwanzaa?
It's tradition to snack on sufganiyot, oily jelly donuts, for dessert during this holiday
What is Hanukkah?
The shortest day of the year
What is the Winter Solstice?
To have fun in the winter,
Head to a mountainside.
Strap these on to both your feet,
So downhill you can glide
What are skis?
Most Hallmark movies are filmed in this country.
What is Canada?
Tom Hanks plays a widower who—in one heartbreaking scene— dreams of talking to his late wife on New Year's Eve in this movie.
What is Sleepless in Seattle?
The snowman is called this in the song "Winter Wonderland".
Who is Parson Brown?
This fruit holds special significance during the Chinese New Year. It looks like the sun and is aligned with the yang (positive) principle, thus being a highly auspicious symbol of abundance and happiness.
What is an orange?
This country celebrates St. Lucia Day on December 13 when girls dress up as “Lucia brides” in long white gowns with red sashes, and a wreath of burning candles on their heads.
What is Sweden?
In France, a delicious "kings' cake" known as la galette des rois is baked to celebrate this holiday. Bakers hide a coin, jewel, or little toy inside it.
What is Three Kings Day?
If you're outside in the winter
And you are walking around town
You might see this item caused by
Water frozen while dripping down.
What is an icicle?
To give the illusion of gambling, players use this candy to put into the "pot" while playing dreidel.
What are Chocolate Gelt Coins?
This film's title is taken from a line in Adam Sandler's series of songs called "The Chanukah Song", which gained popularity on SNL in 1994.
What is Eight Crazy Nights?
The New Year's song “Auld Lang Syne” is from this country.
What is Scotland?
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in Germany towards the end of the 19th century. The tree was made of this.
What is feathers?
In this South American country, families dress a straw man in old clothes on December 31.
What is Ecuador?
This U.S. state was the first to make Christmas an official holiday.
What is Alabama?
It's forbidden at school
But kids find it cool
If one of these you throw
To the principal's office you'll go.
What is a snowball?
What is Chrismahanukwanzakah?