Decorations and symbols
This parasitic plant symbolizes love, peace and fertility and led to a kissing tradition.
What is mistletoe?
This decoration is also often eaten and was popularized by the Grimm fairy tale Hansel and Gretel.
What is a Gingerbread house?
This is the name of the snowman in Frozen.
Who is Olaf?
These were originally what brought light on the Xmas tree but were replaced by electric lights in 1882.
What are candles?
This brings Frosty the Snowman to life.
What is a magical hat?
This decoration predates Christmas and was used by the Greeks and Romans representing eternity and life. During the holidays we hang them on doors.
What is a Christmas wreath?
A German fruit bread often dusted with icing sugar.
What is stollen?
This little cartoon boy thinks Christmas is too commercialized.
Who is Charlie Brown?
A German tradition that evolved in the early 20th century that had 24 pictures on it and sweets attached to cardboard.
What is the Advent Calendar?
In "The Chipmunk Song" this is what Alvin wants for Christmas.
What is a hula hoop?
One of the traditional Christmas colours representing light and gifts.
What is silver?
A popular Christmas meal in Japan.
What is fried chicken?
It is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time.
What is Home Alone?
Find this next to your plate. It comes with a bang and gives you a hat, a joke and a prize.
What is a Christmas cracker?
This pop culture movie references "Jingle Bell Rock" in the opening scene.
What is Lethal Weapon.
Early German Christmas trees were decorated with pastries, fruit and ______
What are nuts?
An ancient Roman drink known as Glogg in Scandinavia.
What is mulled wine?
At the end of Elf, it is the Christmas song people singing to raise Christmas spirit.
What is "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"?
In the 1892 "The Medical Brief" this traditional Christmas drink was suggested as treatment for the flu.
What is eggnog?
The artist who sang " Wonderful Christmas Time"
Who is Paul McCartney?
In 19th century Germany artificial trees were developed and used this to make them.
What are goose feathers?
The dessert mentioned in "We wish you a Merry Christmas".
What is figgy pudding?
The name of the Grinch's dog.
What is Max ?
This is a national emblem of Madagascar and is sometimes thought as a symbol of The Star of Bethlehem. The red leaves symbolize the blood of Christ. The white leaves represent his purity.
What is the pointsettia?
This Christmas song includes the lyrics "lean your ear this way".
What is Jolly Old Saint Nicholas?