Holiday Jingles
This pop star, crowned “Queen of Christmas”, only wants you from Christmas
Who is Mariah Carey
These get hung above the fireplace
What is stockings
This holiday character loves syrup so much he puts it on his spaghetti
Who is Buddy the elf
Day of the week Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah fall on in 2022
What is Sunday
This beverage company has been making commercials starting Santa Claus since the 1930s
What is Coca Cola
These are given on the 5th day of Christmas
What is five golden rings
In Yule tradition, this was originally hung in doorways and above headboards for protection. In modern tradition, if caught under this, you may share a kiss.
What is mistletoe
This Hollywood actor played six different roles in “the Polar Express”
Who is Tom Hanks
Where people use the greeting “Mele Kalikimaka”
What is Hawaii
Candy canes originated in this country dating back to 1670
What is Germany
No crocodiles or rhinoceroses, I only want…
What are hippopotamuses
This spinning top game was originally a German gambling game known as “trendel”
What is Dreidel
In “A Christmas Story”, Ralphie wants this present more than anything for Christmas
Red Rider BB Gun
This famous reindeer that pulls Santa’s sleigh also has the same name and another holiday mascot.
Who is Cupid
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in Germany towards the end of the 19th century and was made out of these.
What is feathers
In the Christmas carol “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers are insistent they get this treat before leaving
What is Figgy Pudding
This cocktail originated in England, but made popular in America by adding Rum
What is eggnog
In Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before a Christmas”, this holiday icon is accidentally brought back to Jack by Lock, Shock, and Barrel instead of Santa Claus
Who is the Easter Bunny
This American pop singer spent her early years growing up on an 11-acre Christmas tree farm run by her parents
Who is Taylor Swift
The first known recipe for this holiday favorite Cooke came from Greece in 2400 BC. These hard cookies we also a staple at medieval fairs in England, France, Holland, and Germany, and were often shaped as different animals, Kings and Queens
What is Gingerbread
This popular winter song was written during a heat wave in 1945 in Hollywood, CA as the musicians wished for cooler conditions
What is “Let it Snow!”
This Yiddish word for “money” refers to the foil wrapped chocolate coins that are commonly exchanged over Hanukkah
What is Gelt
This movie is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time
The Grinch (2018)
This popular holiday song was actually written for Thanksgiving
What is Jingle Bells
When this person ruled England, it is said that they abolished Christmas
Who is Oliver Cromwell?