HOLIDAY
TRADITIONS
HOLIDAY
MOVIES
WINTER & HOLIDAY FACTS
100

This plant is traditionally hung in doorways for holiday kisses.

What is mistletoe?

100

In Home Alone, Kevin’s family accidentally leaves him behind while traveling to this city.

What is Paris?

100

The shortest day of the year occurs during this astronomical event.

What is the winter solstice?

200

This country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition.

What is Germany?

200

This character tries to steal Christmas from Whoville.

Who is the Grinch?

200

This holiday drink is traditionally made with milk, eggs, sugar, and nutmeg.

What is eggnog?

300

This red-and-white striped candy became popular in the U.S. in the early 1900s.

What is a candy cane?

300

In Elf, Buddy travels to New York City to find his father, who works in this profession.

What is publishing?

300

This is the scientific name for the study of snow and ice.

What is cryology?

400

This December tradition involves lighting candles over eight nights.

What is Hanukkah?

400

This 2004 animated holiday film features a train traveling to the North Pole.

What is The Polar Express?

400

This winter weather event occurs when strong winds drive snow, reducing visibility to near zero.

What is a blizzard?

500

This evergreen plant is traditionally used to make holiday wreaths and garlands.

What is holly?

500

In Home Alone 2, Kevin stays at this famous New York hotel.

What is The Plaza Hotel?

500

This popular holiday ballet is traditionally performed during the Christmas season and features the characters Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy.

What is The Nutcracker?

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