Holiday Traditions
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
What is the Elf on a Shelf?
This “Christmas flower” from Mexico brightens winter windows around the world.
What is the poinsettia?
In 2025, more holiday cards feature this: a family photo with everyone wearing this matching clothing item?
What are matching pajamas?
This creamy drink, often spiked and sprinkled with nutmeg, is a classic at US holiday parties.
What is eggnog?
In Texas, it’s popular to decorate these large, prickly plants with lights for Christmas.
What are cacti?
This type of novelty calendar involves opening a little present each day in December leading up to Christmas Day on the 25th.
What is an Advent calendar?
This percentage of people who set New Year’s resolutions are estimated to achieve them by year’s end.
What is about 8–10%?
This type of “grab bag” gift exchange, where gifts can be stolen and swapped, is as popular as ever.
What is a White Elephant exchange (or Yankee Swap)?
During Hanukkah, these potato pancakes are fried in oil to symbolize the miracle of the holiday.
What are latkes?
This US city drops a giant peach, instead of a ball, on New Year’s Eve.
What is Atlanta?
This happens for the first person to find the pickle ornament on the Christmas tree on Christmas morning.
What is receive an extra present from Santa Claus or would be said to have a year of good fortune.
Surveys show that by the end of January, nearly this percentage of people have already abandoned their New Year’s resolutions.
What is 43–50%?
This popular subscription service delights users at the end of every year with AI-curated, personalized playlists and a year-end feature showing their most-streamed songs.
What is Spotify/Apple Wrapped?
The most popular pie at Christmas in the US, according to 2025 polls, is this orange favorite.
What is pumpkin pie?
This New England state is famous for its maple-sugar-on-snow treats during winter festivals.
What is Vermont?
This country celebrates Christmas with KFC as a holiday tradition.
What is Japan?
This country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree.
What is Germany?
This cozy item was the most-searched holiday gift in 2025.
What is a weighted blanket?
Families celebrating Kwanzaa may serve this sweet, fried treat made from cornmeal.
What are hush puppies?
The country’s largest public Hanukkah menorah lighting takes place annually in this city’s Grand Army Plaza.
What is Brooklyn, New York?
A witch drops presents down chimneys in this European country’s Christmas traditions.
What is Italy?
On Christmas Day 2002, this city in the Southern US saw its first measurable Christmas snowfall in over 100 years.
What is Houston?
In 2025, tabletops are featuring these boards, creatively arranged with snacks and sweets in seasonal shapes.
What are charcuterie boards?
In Spain and some Latin American countries, what fruit is eaten—one piece at each stroke of midnight—for good luck in the New Year?
What are grapes?
Each December, this Colorado town hosts a “Parade of Lights” featuring elaborate floats and a tradition of lighting the City and County Building with colorful displays.
What is Denver, Colorado?