Winter Holidays Around the World
This holiday is annually celebrated around the world on December 25.
What is Christmas?
In this movie, Kevin McCallister is left behind while his family goes to Paris for Christmas vacation.
What is "Home Alone"?
This sweet treat resembles a Shepard's staff.
What is a Candy Cane?
Mariah Carey's iconic holiday song is titled this.
What is "All I Want for Christmas is You"?
This holiday character is known for his red suit, white beard and delivering gifts.
Who is Santa Claus?
In Senegal, this joyous occasion is celebrated by communities coming together to mark the end of Ramadan.
What is the Tamkharit?
In this movie, a man raised by elves at the north pole travels to New York City to find his real father and spread Christmas cheer.
What is "Elf"?
This traditional Guatemalan holiday drink is made by cooking blended corn with milk and sugar.
What is atol de elote?
This song, in Spanish and English, wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
What is "Feliz Navidad"?
People often kiss under this plant during the holidays.
What is a mistletoe?
In rural Bangladesh, winter is known for this festival, where families make rice cakes.
What is Pitha?
This 2004 animated movie features a magical train that takes kids to the North Pole.
What is "The Polar Express"?
In the Dominican Republic, families enjoy a thick, creamy holiday drink similar to eggnog, called this.
What is ponche?
This song is about decorating the house with "fa-la-la-la-la".
What is "Deck the Halls"?
This red-nosed reindeer helps guide Santa's sleigh.
Who is Rudolph?
In the Dominican Republic, the day many children look forward to most isn't Christmas Day; it's January 6, the holiday celebrating this Biblical event.
What is Three Kings Day (or Día de los Reyes).
This movie takes place in Whoville.
What is "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas"?
Many families around the world enjoy this sweet red drink made from hibiscus flowers and other spices.
What is sorrel/(agua de) Jamaica/bissap?
This song says, "oh what fun it is to tide in a one-horse open sleigh".
What is "Jingle Bells"?
This dish eaten in celebration of Independence Day in Haiti.
What is Soup Joumou?
In Haiti, this is also celebrated on New Year's Day.
What is Haitian Independence Day (or Haiti's Independence Day)?
This classic ballet is performed worldwide during the holidays.
What is "The Nutcracker"?
These popular Bengali sweets, including rasgulla and sandesh, are served during festivals and Christmas.
What is mishti?
What is the genre of music that is played around Christmas in the Caribbean.
What is "Parang"?
This holiday celebrates African culture and unity from December 26-Janurary 1.
What is Kwanzaa?