Christmas Traditions in the US
What do children traditionally leave out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve in the US?
Milk and cookies
What holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the US, primarily to give thanks?
Thanksgiving
What is the traditional main dish served for Thanksgiving dinner in the US?
Turkey
Which movie features a boy named Kevin who is left home alone during Christmas?
Home Alone
Which shopping day, immediately following Thanksgiving, is known for offering huge discounts and marking the start of the Christmas shopping season?
Black Friday
Which famous holiday drink is made with eggs, milk, sugar, and sometimes alcohol, and is associated with Christmas in the US?
Eggnog
On which holiday in the US do people commonly watch the "Ball Drop" in Times Square?
New Year’s Eve
What is the name of the sweet potato-based casserole that is often served at Thanksgiving in the US?
Sweet potato pie
Which song begins with the lyrics "Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way"?
Jingle Bells
What is the term for online shopping deals that occur on the Monday following Thanksgiving?
Cyber Monday
What is the name of the red-nosed reindeer who leads Santa’s sleigh in the US Christmas tradition?
Rudolph
Which US holiday celebrates the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and occurs in January?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
What is the name of the round, red fruit commonly associated with Christmas in the US and is often used in holiday drinks?
Cranberries
Which 1990 film features a character named Ebenezer Scrooge who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve?
A Christmas Carol
Which popular US shopping mall chain is known for hosting Santa Claus during the holiday season?
Macy's
In the US, what is the day after Christmas called, which is often a time for shopping sales?
Boxing Day
What US holiday, celebrated on the second Monday in October, honors Indigenous peoples and the first encounter with Europeans?
Columbus Day
What dessert, often served at Thanksgiving in the US, is made with pumpkin puree and a flaky crust?
Pumpkin pie
What is the name of the popular animated Christmas movie featuring a train that travels to the North Pole?
The Polar Express
What is the name of the popular holiday shopping season that starts with Thanksgiving and ends on Christmas Eve?
The Christmas shopping season (or Holiday shopping season)
What is the name of the tree that is traditionally decorated for Christmas in the US?
Christmas tree
On which holiday do US citizens celebrate the country’s independence, marked by fireworks and parades?
Independence Day (July 4th)
What is the name of the cake or dessert served on New Year’s Day in the US, especially in the southern states, that symbolizes good luck for the new year?
Hoppin’ John (or cornbread)
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what gift is given on the 12th day?
Twelve drummers drumming
Which US store is famous for having its own holiday parade in New York City every Thanksgiving?
Macy's (Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade)