Holiday Traditions Around The World
What country celebrates the tradition "Las Posadas" a reenactment of Mary and Joseph's search for Shelter?
Mexico
This 1990 film features an 8-year-old boy defending his home from burglars after his family accidentally leaves him behind during Christmas Vacation.
Home Alone
This spiced holiday drink is traditionally made with eggs, milk, and sugar.
eggnog
This classic Christmas song begins with the lyrics, "You better watch out, you better not cry, better not pout, I'm telling you why."
Santa Clause Is Coming to Town
This winter phenomenon occurs when water vaper freezes in the air and forms tiny ice crystals, often creating a snowy landscape.
Snow
What country do people celebrate Christmas by eating KFC, a tradition that started with a 1974 marketing campaign?
Japan
In this animated holiday classic, a young boy boards a magical train bound for the North Pole.
This sweet, yeast-based bread, often topped with dried fruit and nuts, is a traditional holiday treat in Italy, especially during Christmas.
Panettone
This holiday song, originally written in 1847, is known for its line, "O holy night, the stars are brightly shining."
O Holy Night
This popular winter activity involves sliding down a hill or slope on a small, flat object, typically made of plastic or wood.
Sledding
In Scandinavian country, families celebrate Christmas by leaving out a bowl of porridge for the "nisse," a mischievous household spirt.
Norway
This 2003 romantic comedy follows the intertwined stories of various characters in the weeks leading up to Christmas in London.
Love Actually
This holiday dessert, often made with layers of sponge cake and whipped cream, is traditionally served in Germany and known as "Christstollen."
Yule log or Buche de Noel
This 1942 holiday song, made famous by Bing Crosby, is considered one of the best-selling singles of all time.
White Christmas
This natural phenomenon occurs when temperatures drop below freezing, causing moisture in the air to freeze into delicate, star-shaped ice crystals.
Snowflake
During the holiday season, this country celebrates "sinterklaasavond" on December 5th, when children receive gifts from St. Nicholas.
In this 1946 classic, George Bailey is shown what life would be like without him after contemplating suicide on Christmas Eve.
Wonderful Life
In the United States, this traditional Christmas dessert is made with sweet potatoes, marshmallows, and sometimes pecans or brown sugar.
Sweet Potato Casserole
This song, originally written in 1818, tells the story of a peaceful night and a holy birth, with the lyrics "Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright."
Silent Night
This famous cold-weather phenomenon occurs in the polar regions and results in colorful lights in the night sky, often referred to as the "aurora borealis."
Northern Lights
In this Eastern European country, Christmas Eve dinner often features 12 meatless dishes, symbolizing the 12 apostles.
Ukraine
This 1993 film features a young boy who befriends a magical snowman that comes to life, and together they have an unforgettable holiday adventure.
Jack Frost
In Mexico, this traditional holiday drink, made with rice, almonds, cinnamon, and vanilla, is often served chilled during Christmas celebrations.
Horchata
This Christmas song, first recorded by Mariah Carey in 1994. What holiday classic song is it?
All I Want for Christmas is You
This famous winter event, held in Harbin, China, features massive ice and snow sculptures, attracting visitors from around the world.
Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival