Traditions
In some cultures, children leave out this pair of items for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve.
What are milk and cookies?
This catch 1994 Christmas tune is the best-selling Christmas single ever recorded by a female artist, as well as being one of the highest-selling singles in music history.
What is “All I Want for Christmas is You”?
This 1990 Christmas movie features a young boy left behind by his family, who must defend his house from burglars.
This plant with white berries is hung for couples to kiss under during Christmas.
What is a mistletoe?
In many countries, this Christmas figure is said to deliver gifts on Christmas Eve.
Who is Santa Claus?
Children who misbehave may find a lump of this black rock in their stockings on Christmas morning.
What is coal?
This 1984 Christmas song by Wham! tells the story of giving away a heart to someone who didn't appreciate it, only to be disappointed the following year.
What is Last Christmas?
This 2003 movie stars Will Ferrell as a human raised by elves in the North Pole.
What is Elf?
This decoration is often placed at the top of a Christmas tree.
What is a star?
This red-nosed reindeer is famous for guiding Santa’s sleigh through a foggy Christmas Eve.
Who is Rudolph?
A Danish tradition involves participants rolling dice to potentially steal other participant's gifts
What is "Pakkeleg"?
This popular Christmas song, originally written for Thanksgiving, features a one-horse open sleigh and is often sung during the holiday season.
What is Jingle Bells?
This Christmas classic tells the story of a grumpy green creature who tries to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
This decoration involves folding a strip of paper on top of itself and its name involves the danish word for mouse.
What is musetrappe?
This dark fairy tale about a brother, a sister, and a witch they meet in the woods, was the inspiration for gingerbread houses
What is Hansel and Gretel?
In many countries around the world, children hang these items by the fireplace or near the door on Christmas Eve, hoping that Santa Claus will fill them with gifts.
What are Stockings?
This Christmas song by John Lennon and Yoko Ono begins with the line, "So this is Christmas," and carries a message of peace and hope.
What is Happy Xmas (War is Over)?
This 1988 action-packed Christmas movie follows NYPD officer John McClane as he battles terrorists who take over Nakatomi Plaza during a holiday party.
What is Die Hard?
The decoration was popularized by Hans Christian Andersen.
What is Julehjerte?
What is a button?
This tradition often found in school involves children walking in a line while singing.
What is Lucia Day?
This singer collaborated with Mariah Carey 2011 on her popular song "All I want for Christmas is you".
Who is Justin Bieber?
This 2003 romance/comedy Christmas movie follows multiple intertwined stories of love in London
What is Love Actually?
This edible red and white decoration is often placed on Christmas trees.
What is a candy cane?
In German folklore, this horned creature punishes naughty children during the Christmas season.
Who is Krampus?