Festive Foods
This striped holiday candy is shaped like a hook and tastes like peppermint.
What is a candy cane?
In Elf, Buddy loves to put this sweet breakfast syrup on almost everything he eats.
What is maple syrup?
This song talks about a snowman who “knows the sun is hot that day,” so he tells the kids to “hurry on their way.”
What is “Frosty the Snowman”?
Kids often make these in the snow by lying down and moving their arms and legs out and in.
What are snow angels?
In Mexico, families celebrate Christmas with a special party. Kids often get candy from this colorful object.
What is a piñata?
This warm winter drink is made with milk or chocolate powder and is often topped with marshmallows.
What is hot chocolate?
In Frosty the Snowman, Frosty travels to a warmer place because he’s worried he will do this if he stays outside too long.
What is melt?
This song tells us that someone is “making a list, checking it twice.”
What is “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”?
Kids sometimes build this snowy structure with walls to hide behind during a snowball fight.
What is a snow fort?
In Canada, many families celebrate Christmas by playing in the snow. Kids often slide down hills using these.
What are sleds?
In Japan, many families celebrate Christmas by eating this popular fast-food meal that comes in buckets.
What is KFC (fried chicken)?
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch’s dog helps him pull the sleigh down the mountain. What is the dog’s name?
Who is Max?
This peaceful carol describes a night where “all is calm, all is bright.”
What is “Silent Night”?
When snow falls in tiny, frozen pieces shaped like stars, each one has a unique pattern. What are they called?
What are snowflakes?
In Germany, children leave out their shoes at night so someone can fill them with treats. Who puts treats in the shoes?
Who is St. Nicholas?
Many families in the United States decorate these treats with frosting and sprinkles to look like trees, stars, or gingerbread people.
What are sugar cookies?
In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rudolph and his friends visit a place filled with unwanted toys. What is this island called?
What is the Island of Misfit Toys?
In this favorite, friends gather “around the fire,” because “the weather outside is frightful.”
What is “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”
During a snowstorm, tiny crystals join together to form fluffy snowflakes. These crystals are made from this frozen substance.
What is ice?
In Ireland, families put a bright candle in the window on Christmas Eve to show that their home is open to these friendly visitors.
Who are guests or travelers?
This holiday dessert is filled with nuts and colorful dried fruit. Many people give it as a gift.
What is a fruitcake?
In The Polar Express, the Conductor punches letters into each child’s ticket. These letters remind them of this important holiday message.
What is “Believe”?
In this classic carol, the singer tells the listener to “bring us some figgy pudding” and says they “won’t go until they get some.”
What is “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”?
When the wind blows snow into big piles, those piles are called this.
What are snowdrifts?
In the United States, many cities decorate their downtown areas with lights, but one of the most famous sights is a giant Christmas tree placed in front of this New York City landmark every year.
What is Rockefeller Center?