US Traditions
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.
What is kissing under the mistletoe?
This winter olympic sport was portrayed by the Jamaican national team in a popular movie.
What is bobsledding?
The quote, “Keep the change, ya filthy animal.” comes from this famous Christmas movie.
What is Home Alone?
In the United States over 2 billion of these are sent every year.
What are Christmas cards?
Santa’s belly shakes like this when he laughs.
What is a bowl full of jelly?
One in three men wait until this day to do their Christmas shopping.
What is Christmas Eve?
This Nordic country has the most winter olympic gold medals.
What is Norway?
The quote, “The thing about trains is it's not about where they're going, what matters is deciding to get on.” comes from this famous Christmas movie.
What is Polar Express?
These 2 items usually go on top of a Christmas tree.
What are a star and an angel?
The English also refer to Santa Claus by this proper name, not dad.
What is Father Christmas?
It is Hawaii’s way to say, “Merry Christmas to you.”
What is “Mele kalikimaka”?
The USA defeated this country’s hockey team in the movie “Miracle on Ice ''
What is Russia?
The quote, "But sir, Christmas is a time for giving ... a time to be with one’s family.” comes from this famous Christmas movie.
What is "A Christmas Carol"?
This edible decoration is strung across a Christmas tree.
What is popcorn?
This famous name for Santa is associated with the initials S. N.
What is Saint Nick?
During the holidays, this famous New York City landmark features a colossal Christmas tree and a popular ice-skating rink.
What is Rockefeller Center?
The 2022 Winter Olympics were held in this country.
What is China?
The quote, “I suppose it all started with the snow. You see, it was a very special kind of snow. A snow that made the happy happier, and the giddy even giddier. A snow that’d make a homecoming homier, and natural enemies, friends, natural.” comes from this movie.
What is “Frosty the Snowman”?
This parasitic plant that is hung up around Christmas time.
What is mistletoe?
In Catholicism, Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of these.
What are children?
Families leave this out to thank Santa’s reindeer for flying around the world to deliver gifts.
What are carrots?
U.S. athlete Red Gerard won a gold medal for this Winter Sport in 2018.
What is men's slopestyle?
The quote, “Seeing isn’t believing; believing is seeing.” Charlie comes from this famous Christmas movie.
What is The Santa Claus 2?
The tradition of using a decorated tree as a symbol of Christmas began in this country.
What is Germany?
Santa Claus originated from this country.
What is Turkey?