American Christmas
traditions
traditions
Hanging customized big long socks often on a fireplace to be filled with small gifts. What are these called?
What are stockings?
What is the name for December 24th?
What is Nochebuena?
Candy treats striped red and white, often sold around the holidays, are called?
What are candy canes?
In "A Christmas Carol", three ghosts guide Scrooge. Name those ghosts
who is...
Ghost of Christmas Past,
Ghost of Christmas Present,
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come,
feliz navida
feliz navida
what is
feliz navidad prospero ano y felicidad
Some families or employers will have a game where everyone brings a small gift and steals it from each other. What is this game called?
What is White Elephant?
Takes place from Dec 16th - 24th. It is a 9-night celebration reenacting Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. We walk through the neighborhood, singing, looking for "shelter". What is this called?
What is a Posada?
These little "homes" made with frosting, candy, and cookies are a classic holiday craft. What is this Christmas tradition called?
What are Gingerbread houses?
In Home Alone, the McCallister family leaves Kevin to go where?
Where is Paris, France?
I don't want a lot for Christmas. There's just one thing I need. I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree.
What is... I just want you for my own. More than you could ever know. Make my dreams true. All I want for Christmas is you.
(All I want for Christmas is you - Mariah Carey)
People wear hideous, warm, decorated, festive items each Christmas. The uglier the better. What is this item?
What is an ugly Christmas sweater?
Similar to Santa Claus, the Three Wise Men deliver gifts on January 6th. Name the three Reyes Magos
Who is...
Melchor
Gaspar
y Baltazar
What am I:
Drink made from a mix of beaten eggs, cream, and cinnamon. Often with alcohol.
What is eggnog?
The kid in "Polar Express", known as Hero Boy, gets the first gift of Christmas from Santa. What was that gift?
Con mi burrito sabanero voy camino de Belen
Con mi burrito sabanero voy camino de Belen
(espanol por favor!)
what is...
Si me ven, si me ven
Voy camino de Belen
A magical toy scout, who visits your home during the holiday season, sent by Santa to watch over children and report back to the North Pole. They can sometimes get into trouble/ mischievous situations.
What is elf on the shelf?
We eat a sweet bread on Dia de los Reyes with who hidden inside?
who is baby jesus?
What am I:
Thick Mexican hot drink made with chocolate, cinnamon, and masa.
What is Champurrado?
Guess the movie:
Famous Comedian plays an outcast somewhere in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. He travels to the big city to find his father. What movie is this?
what is elf
(famous comedian - Will Ferrell)
its beginning to look a lot like christmas...
what is
Everywhere you go
Take a look at the five and ten, it's glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes that glow
Everybody knows Rudolf, but can you name all of Santa's reindeer?(9 in total)
Who is Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph?
Christmas Celebrations begin with the Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe. What is the date?
When is December 12th
What am I?
Mexican thin, crispy deep-fried treats in round or snowflake shapes. Often coated with Cinnamon, sugar, or drizzled with cane sugar?
What are Bunuelos?
In Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch has a loyal pet. What is his name, and what kind of animal is he?
Who is Max the dog?
La virgen se esta peinando
entre cortina y cortina
Los cabellos son de oro, y el peine es de plata fina
pero mira como beben los peces en el rio
pero mira como beben por ver a dios nacido
(los peces en el rio)