Holiday Traditions
This popular festive drink is made with eggs, milk, sugar, and spices.
What is eggnog?
In this 1988 film, a young boy is accidentally left home alone during the holidays and must defend his house from burglars.
What is "Home Alone"?
This popular dessert is made of layers of cake and frosting and decorated to look like a log.
What is a Yule log?
This song describes a family's traditions while preparing for Christmas and mentions children being tucked into bed with visions of sugar plums.
"The Night Before Christmas"?
This large ball drops in Times Square at midnight on New Year's Eve.
What is the Times Square Ball?
In this tradition, children hang stockings by the fireplace for Santa to fill.
What is hanging stockings?
This animated adaptation of a Dr. Seuss book features a character who tries to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.
What is "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
This sweet treat, shaped like a cane and often peppermint-flavored, is a common holiday candy.
What is a candy cane?
This song, which has origins in the 18th century, is often sung in various languages and is based on a Silesian folk song, bringing a message of goodwill.
What is "Silent Night"?
This beverage is often used for toasting at midnight on New Year's Eve.
What is champagne?
This holiday flower is often used to decorate during Christmas and is known for its red and green colors.
What is a poinsettia?
This Christmas movie was the first film to be broadcast on television in 1949 and features the characters of Frosty and Santa.
What is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?
These baked goods are often decorated with icing and are shaped like a family of characters.
What are gingerbread cookies?
This song features the repeated phrase, "Fa la la la la, la la la la."
What is "Deck the Halls"?
This New Year resolution is often shared as a goal to get fit.
What is to lose weight?
In many cultures, this figure is known for giving gifts on December 25th.
Who is Santa Claus?
This film portrays the magical night when a young girl discovers her enchanted Nutcracker doll comes to life.
What is "The Nutcracker"?
This symbolic dish, made of stewed fruit, is traditionally shared among friends and family to symbolize the unity of the community during Christmas in several European cultures.
What is mincemeat pie?
This classic song begins with the lyrics, "You better watch out, you better not cry."
What is "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"?
This colorful New Year festival celebrated in India and Nepal often includes throwing colors and water to symbolize the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil.
What is Holi?
Countries around the world celebrate the Festival of Lights, also known as this.
What is Hanukkah?
In this holiday classic, a man's wish to never have been born becomes a reality, showing him how his absence would affect those around him.
What is "It’s a Wonderful Life"?
In Mexico, this traditional dish consists of corn dough stuffed with various fillings, wrapped in corn husks, and served during the holiday season.
What are tamales?
This song about a specific holiday-related figure contains the line "With a nod and a wink, you’ll see him prancing."
What is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?
Many cultures celebrate the new year by consuming twelve of these, symbolizing luck for each month.
What are grapes?