Christmas Traditions
What type of plant is typically kissed under during the holidays?
Mistletoe
What is the name of the guardian angel in It’s a Wonderful Life?
Clarence
Finish the lyric: "Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open __."
Sleigh
According to the poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, what are the names of Santa’s eight reindeer?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen.
What country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Germany
In the classic nativity story, what gifts did the three wise men bring to Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what town does Jack Skellington find?
Christmas Town
What Christmas song contains the line "In the meadow we can build a snowman"?
Winter Wonderland
What is Santa’s wife’s name?
Mrs. Claus
What is the traditional Christmas dish served in Japan, popularized by a fast-food chain?
KFC fried chicken
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
Jim Carey donned extensive makeup and costuming to bring this animated character to life.
The Grinch
Who originally recorded the hit holiday song Blue Christmas?
Elvis Presley
What does Santa traditionally say as he flies out of sight?
"Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"
In which country do people celebrate Christmas by roller-skating to church?
Venezuela
What traditional Christmas beverage is also known as "milk punch"?
Eggnog
In the movie Home Alone, where does the McCallister family go for vacation when Kevin is left behind?
Paris
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many golden rings are there?
Five
Which saint is Santa Claus based on?
Saint Nicholas
What do children in Italy call Santa Claus?
Babbo Natale
What fruit is often found in Christmas stockings as a tradition dating back to the Great Depression?
Oranges
In The Polar Express, what word is written on the first gift of Christmas?
Believe
What song inspired soldiers to cease fire during World War I in 1914?
Silent Night
What is the traditional color of Santa Claus’s suit before Coca-Cola popularized red?
Green
What item do people traditionally hide in the Christmas pudding in the UK?
A Coin