Traditions
This red-suited figure is known for delivering gifts on Christmas Eve.
Santa Claus
A popular activity where you slide down a snowy hill on a sled.
sledding
This movie features a boy who protects his house from burglars during Christmas.
Home Alone
A simple question to ask someone about their holiday plans.
“Do you have any plans for the holiday?”
This spinning item is used during Hanukkah in a traditional game.
dreidel
This activity involves strapping blades to your feet and gliding on ice.
ice skating
This green character tries to steal Christmas from the Whos.
The Grinch
A polite way to ask about someone’s favorite holiday food.
“What dish do you look forward to the most?”
Many people celebrate the New Year by making these goal-setting statements.
New Year's resolutions
Many people drink this warm chocolate beverage after coming inside from the cold.
hot chocolate
This movie is about a man who discovers what life would be like if he were never born.
A Wonderful Life
A question that to ask someone about their traditions.
“What’s a favorite holiday tradition from your childhood?”
People often ring in the new year by counting down from this number when the ball drops.
10
This involves building a round-bodied character using snow.
snowman
In this film, a young boy gets a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.
A Christmas Story
A question that encourages storytelling about a funny holiday memory.
“What’s a funny or unexpected holiday moment you’ve had?”
This holiday tradition involves kissing someone under a hanging plant.
mistletoe
This winter activity involves traveling downhill on two sled-like things attached to your boots.
skiing
This animated movie features a magical train heading to the North Pole.
The Polar Express
A question you could ask about what someone has learn from holidays.
“What’s something meaningful you’ve learned from past holidays?”