Holiday Traditions around the World
In Spain, on New Year’s Eve, it is traditional to eat 12 of these fruits at the stroke of midnight for good luck.
What are grapes?
This actor played the role of Kevin McCallister, the protagonist left behind during Christmas.
Who is Macaulay Culkin?
This 2003 film stars Will Ferrell as a human raised by elves at the North Pole.
What is Elf?
This classic Christmas song was released by Mariah Carey in 1994 and remains a holiday favorite.
What is All I Want for Christmas Is You?
This figure, celebrated in some cultures, is the dark counterpart to St. Nicholas.
Who is Krampus?
In this country, it is customary to hide brooms on Christmas Eve to prevent witches from stealing them and flying off.
What is Norway?
Harry and Marv, the two burglars trying to rob the McCallister home, are known by this nickname due to their signature method of leaving the water running at crime scenes.
Who are the Wet Bandits?
This 1988 film features Bruce Willis as NYPD officer John McClane, who finds himself in a hostage situation during a Christmas party in Los Angeles.
What is Die Hard?
In this 1984 hit, Wham! sings about giving their heart away "the very next day."
What is Last Christmas?
The number of reindeer pulling Santa's sleigh.
What is 9?
In Japan, this American fast food chain has become a popular Christmas Eve meal tradition.
What is KFC?
The McCallister family is rushing to catch a flight to this European city when they accidentally leave Kevin behind.
What is Paris?
This 1993 stop-motion film directed by Tim Burton follows Jack Skellington from Halloween Town.
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
This upbeat song by Brenda Lee encourages you to "rock the night away."
What is Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree?
In the story of "A Christmas Carol," this ghost visits Ebenezer Scrooge first.
Who is Jacob Marley?
In the Philippines, this massive festival of lights features giant lanterns and is held in December.
What is the Giant Lantern Festival?
(Kapampangan: Ligligan Parul)
This is the city where the McCallister family lives and where Kevin is left home alone.
What is Chicago?
This holiday romantic comedy, from 2003, features Hugh Grant as the Prime Minister.
What is Love Actually?
In "Frosty the Snowman," Frosty comes to life when this object is placed on his head.
What is a hat?
Candy canes originated in this country.
What is Germany?
In Finland, families visit this place on Christmas Eve to remember their loved ones.
What is the cemetery?
This character, Kevin’s older brother, is known for his pet tarantula, which plays a role in thwarting the burglars.
Who is Buzz?
This 1983 holiday comedy features Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd in a tale of mistaken identity and class reversal during the Christmas season.
What is Trading Places?
Recorded by Taylor Swift and included in her 2007 holiday collection, this song describes the joy and excitement of the winter season.
What is Christmas Tree Farm?
This US State was the first to declare Christmas a legal holiday.
What is Alabama?