Holiday History
This Christmas character made his first appearance in the 1823 poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas"
Who is Santa Claus?
These sweet cookies, shaped into men or houses, are a holiday favorite.
What are gingerbread cookies?
What is the traditional activity done on Halloween night, involving knocking on doors?
What is Trick-or-Treating?
This 1990 film follows a young boy who is accidentally left out during Christmas.
What is Home Alone?
This song, performed by Mariah Carey, is known as the "Queen of Christmas" anthem and is released every year.
What is All I Want for Christmas Is You?
This Jewish holiday is known as the Festival of Lights and usually lasts for eight days.
What is Hanukkah?
This beverage is traditionally made with milk, sugar, and spices, often enjoyed during the winter holidays.
What is eggnog?
In Spain, it is a tradition to eat 12 of these at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve for good luck.
What are grapes?
This animated movie, featuring a train that travels to the North Pole, is based on a book by Chris Van Allsburg.
What is The Polar Express?
This popular Christmas song features the lyrics "Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful."
What is Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
This holiday was first celebrated in the United States in 1863, when it was proclaimed by President Abraham Lincoln.
What is Thanksgiving?
This holiday dessert, often served in a log shape and covered in chocolate, is called?
What is a Yule log?
In what country is it a tradition to decorate houses with colorful lanterns during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
What is China?
This 2000 movie, starring Jim Carrey, features a grumpy character.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Which duo sang the popular Christmas song "Last Christmas"?
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Canada celebrates Remembrance Day on November 11th. What event does this holiday commemorate?
What is the end of World War I?
In Japan, it's a tradition to eat this fast-food chain's fried chicken on Christmas Day.
What is KFC?
In the U.S., it is a common tradition to leave out something for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
What are Milk and Cookies?
In this 2003 holiday film, a group of friends experiences love and heartbreak around Christmas time in London.
What is Love Actually?
The song "Jingle Bells" was originally written for this holiday.
What is Thanksgiving?
Christmas trees originated in this country, where they were first decorated in the 16th century.
What is Germany?
In Sweden, a traditional Christmas dish includes this type of meat, often served with lingonberry sauce. What is the name of this dish?
What are Swedish meatballs?
This country celebrates the New Year with a fireworks display in a certain Harbour, and its New Year's Day is one of the first in the world to be celebrated. What country is this?
What is Australia?
This classic 1946 film tells the story of a man named George Bailey who is shown the value of his life by an angel.
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
In which popular teen comedy movie does a group of girls perform a memorable dance routine to the song "Jingle Bell Rock"?
What is Mean Girls?