Traditions Around the World
These colorful table decorations are popular in Britain. They pop open to reveal small gifts, a paper crown, and often a joke
Christmas cracker
In Home Alone the pair of burglars went by this nickname
The Wet Bandits
This candy, often used to decorate Christmas trees, first appeared in 1670
Candy Canes
This flower is often used as decoration during the holiday season
Poinsettia
Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
German immigrants to the US started this tradition of hiding this food-shaped ornament on the tree and rewarding the finder with a special gift
Pickle
In The Santa Claus this was Scott Calvin's job before he became Santa
Toy salesman
This is the most popular Christmas cookie in the United States
Peanut Butter Blossoms
This NYC department store is known for its Christmas window displays, moving decorations, and holiday events
Macy's Herald Square
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
This is a traditional Christmas cake in Italy
Panettone
In the movie Elf Buddy's father works in this famous building
Empire State Building
Fruitcake
This Christmas decoration was originally made from silver
Tinsel
Up on the rooftop reindeer pause
Out jumps good old Santa Claus
People in Norway people hide this in their homes to combat the arrival of evil spirits and witches in the new year: a paper fan, a broom, or an angel figurine?
Broom
This is the mountain where the Grinch makes his home
Mount Crumpit
This element of Christmas dinner dates back to wild boar served by pagans to celebrate the Winter Solstice
Ham
This plant, often hung during Christmas, was used by the Druids to celebrate the Winter Solstice
Mistletoe
On the tenth day of Christmas my true love sent to me
Ten lords a-leaping
Since the 1970s it has been a tradition in Japan to eat this unusual food on Christmas
Kentucky Fried Chicken
In It's a Wonderful Life this guardian angel takes George Bailey on his journey
Clarence
December 24th
The first artificial Christmas tree was made from these dyed green
Goose feathers
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year