Holiday Symbols
People hang these above the fireplace for Santa to fill.
In Germany, children leave out shoes on Dec. 5th for this gift-giver.
St. Nicholas
Frozen water vapor that falls from the sky is called this.
Snow
In “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” Rudolph is famous for this physical feature.
Shiny nose
In Home Alone, where is Kevin’s family traveling for Christmas?
Paris, France
This plant, often hung in doorways, encourages people to kiss under it.
Mistletoe
Japan’s modern Christmas meal tradition famously includes takeout from this fast-food chain.
KFC
This term describes the wind chill that makes the air feel colder than the actual temperature.
Wind chill factor
“Jingle Bells” mentions riding in this kind of sleigh.
One-horse open sleigh
This garment earned Will Ferrel his name, Buddy, in the 2003 movie Elf
A diaper, Buddy diapers
Candy canes were originally made in this color only.
White
In Norway, many families hide this household item so mischievous spirits can’t steal it on Christmas Eve.
Brooms
The rare phenomenon of colored lights in the winter sky is caused by charged particles and is known as this.
Norther lights, Auroa Borealis
Mariah Carey’s most famous Christmas hit debuted in this decade.
The 1990s (1994 specifically)
In A Charlie Brown Christmas, Lucy suggests Charlie Brown direct this event.
The Christmas Pagent
This red Christmas flower is native to Mexico and is called Flor de Nochebuena.
Poinsettia
In Finland, people often begin Christmas Eve by visiting this solemn place to honor loved ones.
The cemetary
Snowflakes almost always have this many sides or points.
6
“Silent Night” was originally written in this language.
German
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), what is the name of the mountain where the Grinch lives?
Mount Crumpit
This candle-holding object is central to Hanukkah celebrations.
Menora
In England, people traditionally pull these small festive items at Christmas dinner to reveal jokes, toys, and paper crowns.
Christmas Crackers
A blizzard must include winds of at least this speed (in mph).
35 mph
This Christmas song begins with the line “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks.”
“Silver Bells”
In It’s a Wonderful Life, George Bailey lives in this fictional town.
Bedford Falls