Holiday Movies/Characters
In this animated movie, a snowman comes to life when children place a magical hat on his head.
What is “Frosty the Snowman”?
This song warns, “You better watch out, you better not cry…”
What is “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”?
In this Scandinavian country, families celebrate Christmas with a traditional smorgasbord and the lighting of candles on an Advent wreath.
What is Sweden?
These spiced cookies are cut into men, stars, and other holiday shapes.
What are gingerbread cookies?
This holiday, celebrated on December 25th, commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ.
What is Christmas?
In this holiday movie, a mischievous green character hatches a plan to ruin Christmas for the townspeople of Whoville.
What is “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”?
This popular song celebrates Hanukkah and includes the lyrics, “Spin the dreidel, light the menorah, eight crazy nights!”
What is “Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel”?
In this European country, people celebrate St. Nicholas Day on December 6th by leaving shoes out for gifts from the saint.
What is the Netherlands?
During Hanukkah, this fried dough treat is traditionally filled with jelly or custard and eaten to commemorate the miracle of the oil.
What are sufganiyot (jelly donuts)?
This eight-day Jewish festival commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
What is Hanukkah?
In this animated movie, a young girl learns about her family’s traditions while celebrating the Lunar New Year.
What is “Over the Moon”?
This cheerful holiday song asks everyone to “sing a song of Christmas cheer” and celebrates a snowy winter scene.
What is “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”?
This Hindu festival, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by lighting lamps, exchanging gifts, and enjoying sweets with family and friends.
What is Diwali?
In Germany, this fruit-filled bread loaf is a traditional Christmas treat.
What is Stollen?
Observed on December 26th, this holiday began as a day when employees and workers received gifts from their employers.
What is Boxing Day?
In this 1947 classic, a department store Santa claims to be the real Kris Kringle, leading to a court case to determine his authenticity.
What is “Miracle on 34th Street”?
This holiday song includes the lyrics, “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style.”
What is “Silver Bells”?
In this country, people celebrate Christmas by hiding a pickle ornament in the tree; the first person to find it on Christmas morning receives a special reward.
What is Germany?
This spongy Italian holiday bread is studded with dried fruit, sometimes flavored with citrus zest, and traditionally eaten at Christmas.
What is Panettone?
In this country, families celebrate the New Year by eating 12 grapes at midnight—one grape for each stroke of the clock—to bring good luck.
What is Spain?
In this 1946 holiday classic, George Bailey is shown by an angel what life in his small town would have been like if he had never been born.
What is “It’s a Wonderful Life”?
Bing Crosby’s 1942 classic that is the best-selling single of all time is called?
What is “White Christmas”?
In Italy, this benevolent witch delivers gifts to children on January 6th, marking the Epiphany.
Who is La Befana?
This traditional British holiday dessert is made with suet, dried fruits, and spices, and is often served flaming with brandy butter.
What is Christmas pudding?
Created in 1966, this week-long December holiday celebrates African-American heritage, culture, and community.
What is Kwanzaa?