Holiday Traditions
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.
What is kissing under the mistletoe?
Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance.
What is gingerbread?
This “Home Alone” character fends off a pair of robbers by building slapstick traps in his house.
Who is Kevin McAlister?
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album.
Who is Paul McCartney?
A parasitic plant whose name means "dung on a twig" because it's spread by bird droppings.
What is Mistletoe?
This holiday features traditions like the Airing of Grievances, the Feats of Strength, and an undecorated Aluminum Pole .
What is Festivus?
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate.
What is fruitcake?
This Culkin sibling also appeared in Home Alone?
Kieran Culkin
Spotify has a playlist featuring 100 different versions of this holiday bop, which was originally written and recorded by 1980s Brit Pop duo Wham!
What is “Last Christmas”?
This holiday decoration was originally made from strands of real silver.
What is tinsel?
The tradition of using a decorated tree as a symbol of Christmas began in this European country.
What is Germany?
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
What is nutmeg?
The McCallister's home is located in this U.S. State.
What is Illinois?
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
What is eggnog?
This was the largest Christmas present ever given.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
These candlelit paper lanterns are a Christmas tradition in Mexico and in the Southwestern U.S.
What are luminarias?
These are the four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film “Elf”.
What are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup?
Kevin unintentionally shoplifted this item at the grocery store.
What is a toothbrush?
On this day of Christmas, my true love gave me 5 golden rings.
What is the 5th?
On December 25, 1776, this "Father" crossed the icy Delaware River.
Who is George Washington?
A witch drops presents down chimneys in this European country’s Christmas traditions.
What is Italy?
Rather than dining on turkey, the Whos in Whoville in Dr. Seuss’s Christmas classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” enjoy this descriptively named main dish.
What is roast beast?
The South Bend Shovel Slayer is a nickname given to this character.
Who is Marley? Also acceptable "McCallisters' neighbor.
This Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving.
What is Jingle Bells?
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) is traditionally eaten on Christmas in this Country.
What is Japan?