Global Holiday Traditions
This country is known for its New Year's Eve tradition of carrying empty suitcases to wish for travel in the coming year.
What is Colombia
This seasonal decoration, commonly used to decorate homes, originated in Germany and has been a popular tradition worldwide.
What is the Christmas Tree
This holiday movie, starring Bill Murray, is a modern-day retelling of A Christmas Carol, where he plays a cynical TV executive.
What is Scrooged
This classic song by Judy Garland, first introduced in the movie Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), is a wish for a snowy, picturesque holiday season.
What is Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
This fruit, often associated with Christmas, is typically used to make pies, cakes, or is served as a side dish in holiday meals, especially in North America.
What are cranberries
In Japan, people celebrate the start of the new year with a festive meal that includes these long noodles, symbolizing a long life.
What are soba noodles
The tradition of celebrating the New Year with fireworks is believed to have started in this country, which used them to ward off evil spirits.
What is China
This character, known for his mischievous nature, is the leader of a group of Christmas elves in a popular 2000 film.
Who is Buddy (from Elf)
This "King of Rock and Roll" famously recorded a holiday album called Elvis' Christmas Album in 1957, which included songs like Blue Christmas.
Who is Elvis Presley
In Italy, this sweet, fruit-filled bread is often eaten during the Christmas season and is known for its cylindrical shape and light, fluffy texture.
What is Panettone
In Sweden, this festive tradition occurs on December 13th, where a young girl wears a crown of candles to symbolize light during the dark winter.
What is St. Lucia's Day
The practice of exchanging gifts during winter holidays dates back to this ancient celebration, where gifts symbolized warmth and prosperity.
What is the Winter Solstice
In this 1990 holiday film, the main character, Kevin, says: “Buzz, your girlfriend. Woof!”
What is Home Alone
This holiday song, written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, was released in 1971 and promotes peace during the holiday season.
What is Happy Xmas (War is Over)
In Puerto Rico, this traditional holiday drink is made with rum, coconut milk, and spices and is typically enjoyed during the Christmas season.
What is coquito
In this country, it's a tradition to "clean" the house on New Year's Day to symbolize a fresh start and ward off bad luck for the year ahead.
What is Greece
This ancient festival, originally a Roman celebration, marks the end of one year and the beginning of another.
What is the New Year's Celebration
“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings” is a famous quote from this 1946 holiday classic.
What is It's a Wonderful Life
In the song Do They Know It’s Christmas?, which group of musicians came together in 1984 to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia?
Who are Band Aid
This holiday snack, made of puffed rice, honey, and spices, is popular in many cultures, including Scandinavia, during the winter months.
What is Krumkake
This winter celebration in Canada features ice skating, snow sculptures, and outdoor festivals to embrace the cold weather and celebrate the season.
What is Winterlude
The origins of the tradition of hanging lights during the winter season is believed to have started with this German holiday custom.
What is Advent
In this 2003 animated holiday film, a group of toys is left behind after a toy store closes, and they must work together to escape before being shipped out.
What is The Christmas Toy
This 1960s song by the Beach Boys became an anthem of surf culture while also celebrating the holiday season.
What is Little Saint Nick
This Spanish holiday dessert, often made with almond flour, sugar, and egg whites, is a popular treat at Christmas and is shaped like small logs or branches.