Christmas Traditions
What is the most common tree decoration
What is Tinsel?
This reindeer is known for having a shiny red nose and guides Santa’s sleigh through foggy weather.
Who is Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer?
In this Christmas movie, the main character says, "I’ll be home for Christmas."
What is the Polar Express
This Jewish holiday is celebrated for eight days and nights, with a special candle holder used to mark each night.
What is Hanukkah?
In Japan, this fast-food meal has become an unlikely Christmas tradition, often requiring advance reservations.
What is KFC?
What beverage is traditionally left out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
What is Milk and Cookies?
This holiday song includes the lyric “A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices.”
What is O Holy Night?
In this Christmas movie, the main character says, "I’ll be home for Christmas."
What is Home Alone?
Which country is known for the tradition of lighting candles on a menorah during Hanukkah?
What is Israel?
What does the abbreviation “Xmas” stand for?
This holiday tradition involves singing festive songs door-to-door or at gatherings.
What is caroling?
This song, first recorded in 1944, was originally written as a Thanksgiving song before becoming a Christmas classic.
What is White Christmas?
In the movie Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they accidentally leave Kevin behind?
What is Paris?
This children’s Hanukkah song explains how to play a spinning top game.
What is “I Have a Little Dreidel”?
In Ukraine, Christmas trees are traditionally decorated with ornaments shaped like this bug for good luck.
What is a Spider?
In many homes, this festive plant with red leaves is used as a Christmas decoration.
What is a poinsettia?
What are the names of Santa’s reindeer?
Who is Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph?
This green character is known for trying to steal Christmas but ends up learning the holiday's true meaning.
Who is the Grinch?
This Hebrew word refers to the central candle used to light the menorah.
What is the shamash?
In what country did the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree originate?
What is Germany?
This Austrian and German tradition involves costumed figures parading through streets to scare away evil spirits.
What is Krumpasnacht
This winter song became a Christmas staple even though it never mentions Christmas.
What is Winter Wonderland?
This holiday movie features a man who learns about the true meaning of Christmas after his life is shown to him by a series of supernatural visits.
What is Its a Wonderful Life?
This miracle commemorated by Hanukkah involved a small amount of oil lasting this many days.
What is eight days?
In what year was the first Christmas card sent?
What is 1843?