Christmas Traditions
Santa's real name
What is St. Nicholas?
he night before December 25, this holiday evening is celebrated with traditions like church services, family gatherings, and waiting for Santa’s arrival.
What is Christmas Eve?
Often peppermint-flavored and shaped like a shepherd’s staff, this candy shows up on Christmas trees.
What is a candy cane?
This song tells you to “deck the halls” with boughs of this evergreen plant
What is holly?
Many families leave these sweet treats and a drink out for Santa.
What are cookies and milk?
Marking the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, this astronomical event signals the official start of winter.
What is the Winter Solstice?
This baked treat, often decorated with icing and sprinkles, is shaped like stars, trees, or gingerbread people.
What are Christmas Cookies
This song warns you better not cry because Santa Claus is coming to town.
What is “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”?
In many countries, children place these by the fireplace for Santa to fill.
What are stockings?
Also called the Festival of Lights, this eight-day Jewish holiday celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple and a miracle involving oil.
What is Hanukkah?
This warm drink is often spiked and flavored with nutmeg and cinnamon at Christmas.
What is eggnog?
This song tells the story of a red-nosed reindeer who saves Christmas.
What is “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?
This December tradition involves opening small doors to count down to Christmas
What is an Advent calendar?
Rooted in ancient Norse and Germanic traditions, this winter festival celebrates the solstice and the return of longer days.
What is Yule?
Often built during the holidays, this edible “house” is made from spiced bread and icing.
What is a ginger bread house? (What is Ginger Bread)
This holiday classic begins with the lyrics, “I’m dreaming of a...
What is a white Christmas?
This bright red plant, native to Mexico, is a common decoration during Christmas.
What is a poinsettia?
Celebrated from December 26 to January 1, this holiday honors African American culture with candles, family, and the Seven Principles.
What is Kwanzaa?
This dried fruit pudding is a traditional Christmas dessert in the UK, often set on fire before serving.
What is Christmas Pudding?
This song encourages listeners to dance around the Christmas tree at the Christmas party hop.
What is "Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”?