Holiday Bites
Edibles houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance.
What is gingerbread?
In many cultures, this tradition involves decorating a tree with ornaments and lights during the Christmas season.
What is putting up a Christmas tree?
This Christian holiday on December 25 celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
What is Christmas?
In the "Twelve Days of Christmas", the singer's true love gives them five of these shining pieces of jewelry on day five.
What are golden rings?
This plant with red berries and green leaves is often hung as a decoration, and tradition says you should kiss underneath it.
What is mistletoe?
These classic Christmas sweets begin as striped loaves before a machine pulls and twists it into thin, hook-shaped treats.
What are candy canes?
On Christmas Eve, children often leave these treats for Santa and something special for his reindeer.
What are cookies and milk for Santa, and carrots for the reindeer?
This eight-day Jewish holiday, also called the Festival of Lights, usually falls in December.
What is Hanukkah?
The other reindeer would not let Rudolph join in any of these activities.
What are reindeer games?
This nine-branched candelabrum is lit during Hanukkah.
What is a menorah?
This traditional Christmas drink is made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped eggs, and often spiced with nutmeg.
What is eggnog?
In New York City, millions of people gather in Times Square to watch this iconic tradition.
What is the New Year's Eve ball drop?
Celebrated in various cultures as a time of rebirth and the return of longer days, this is the shortest day of the year.
What is the Winter Solstice?
What is "Jingle Bells"?
This spinning top is a traditional toy used during Hanukkah celebrations.
What is a dreidel?
This fried potato pancakes are a staple food during Hanukkah celebrations.
What are latkes?
This popular holiday item counts down the days until Christmas, often hiding chocolates or small gifts behind numbered doors.
What is an Advent calendar?
This African-American cultural holiday, celebrated from December 26 to January 1, emphasizes unity and heritage.
What is Kwanzaa?
The color of Elvis's suede shoes, as well as the Christmas he will have without you.
What is blue?
This circular decoration made of evergreen branches symbolizes eternal life and is often hung on doors during the holidays.
What is a wreath?
This sweet bread, often filled with candied fruit, is a traditional Italian Christmas treat.
What is panettone?
On December 31, people in Spain eat 12 of these at midnight for good luck in the new year.
What are grapes?
Celebrated on December 6 in many European countries, this holiday honors the patron saint known for gift-giving.
What is St. Nicholas Day?
This song, written by Irving Berlin, was first performed by Bing Crosby in the 1942 movie Holiday Inn and became the best-selling single of all time.
What is “White Christmas”?
This red flower, native to Mexico, became a popular Christmas symbol in the United States.