Traditions & Symbols
What do children hang by the fireplace to be filled with candies from Santa?
Stockings
This traditional Christmas treat has red and white stripes.
Candy cane
Who sings "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?
Mariah Carey
What do naughty kids get in their stockings for Christmas?
Coal
When is Christmas Eve?
December 24th
WHAT IS THE CHRISTMAS FLOWER IN A POT THAT IS POPULAR IN MANY HOUSEHOLDS?
POINSETTIA
What do you call the "Christmas" drink made from milk, sugar, and eggs?
Eggnog
Which band sings the song Last Christmas?
Wham
What are the animals that pull Santas sleigh called?
Reindeer
What are you supposed to do when you find yourself under the mistletoe?
Kiss
What round object do you hang on a door during Christmas?
Wreath
This snack is typically left out for Santa Claus!!
Milk and cookies
What are Christmas songs often referred to as?
Carols
What is the name of the chief reindeer?
Rudolph
What season is Australia experiencing during Christmas?
Summer
What is the day after Christmas Day called?
Boxing Day
What paper item do people in England pull at the Christmas dinner table?
Christmas crackers
What Christmas song begins with the line, “You better watch out…”?
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
What is the name of the character who tried to stop Christmas in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
The Grinch
What is the weather like in South Africa during Christmas?
Sunny and Hot
Which advertisements is connected with Santa Claus?
Coca-Cola Christmas campaign
What is the traditional English Christmas dessert?
Christmas Pudding
Which Christmas song includes the lyrics “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire”?
The Christmas Song
What is Santa Claus called in France?
Père Noël
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
Approximately 1.3 billion of these are sent each year in the United States during Christmas. What are they?
Christmas cards
What bird is eaten during Christmas?
Turkey
Which Christmas carol was originally written for a children’s choir in Austria?
Silent Night
Who brings presents in the Czech Republic?
Baby Jesus
In Spain, what holiday figure traditionally brings gifts on January 6th?