Traditions
This man brings gifts to children on Christmas Eve
Santa Claus
People often eat this bird on Christmas Day
Turkey
This word means the night before Christmas
Christmas Eve
This American city is known for its large Christmas tree that is put up each year in a famous public square, often with ice skating nearby
New York City
This movie features a boy named Kevin who is left home alone at Christmas.
This food and drinks are left out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve
Cookies and milk
This sweet treat is baked into the shape of a man
Gingerbread cookie
This is the vehicle that Santa drives to deliver gifts
Sleigh
This famous American author wrote the beloved Christmas story A Christmas Carol in 1843, which has been adapted many times in film and theater
Charles Dickens
This movie is about a magical train ride to the North Pole
The Polar Express
These are hung on the fireplace to be filled with gifts
Stockings
These small, sugary candies are shaped like small canes and are often used to decorate Christmas trees
Candy canes
This is the traditional Christmas decoration that people hang on their Christmas tree
Ornament
This Christmas character, known for his red nose, was created in 1939 in the U.S. to help promote a department store
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
This movie features a grumpy green character who tries to steal Christmas.
The Grinch
Americans often mail these to their friends and family at Christmas time to update everyone on what they have been doing and wish them a happy holiday
Christmas cards
This popular holiday drink is made with milk, sugar, eggs, and often alcohol, and is enjoyed at Christmas.
Egg nog
This word refers to a holiday song sung to celebrate Christmas
Carol
This president made Christmas a national holiday in the United States in 1870
Ulysses S. Grant
In this movie, a man named Buddy discovers that he is human, not an elf, and goes to New York City to find his father.
Elf
Mistletoe
This sweet fruit dessert is often eaten at Christmas in many countries
Fruitcake
This is the name of the holiday season that comes right after Christmas, on the 26th of December
Boxing Day
This southern U.S. state was the first to officially declare Christmas as a public holiday in 1836
Alabama
This movie is about a magical snowman that comes to life and brings joy to a group of children during Christmas.
Frosty the Snowman