Thanksgiving Traditions
This originally started as a three day feast, to celebrate surviving a difficult year
Thanksgiving!
These are typically eaten during the holidays because they are so prevalent in North America
What are Turkeys
A snack you leave out for Santa
What is milk and cookies
Deck the halls with
Bah, Humbug
A Christmas Carol
Macy's began this tradition in 1924 to promote holiday shopping
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
Known for their bright color and tangy flavor, these were first introduced to the Pilgrims by the Native Americans who used them for medicinal purposes, as well as for dying fabrics, and food
What are cranberries
These are hung with care on fireplaces
What are stockings
On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Five golden rings
We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: Candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup.
Elf
This Thanksgiving day tradition can be enjoyed by either playing this game or watching
What is football
This "cake" can often be found during the holidays, and while they are colorful they are typically not enjoyed by modern Americans
What is fruitcake
This beloved ballet is all about a little girl and a wooden doll she receives and their adventures on Christmas Eve
What is The Nutcracker
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree
How lovely are your branches
You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!
A Christmas Story
Some people do this with a particular bone from a turkey
What is make a wish and break the wishbone
Some believe these candies became popular since they represented Christ's holiness and his blood shed for us and that it represents a shepherd's staff
What is a candy cane
Something that's technically a parasite but if you stand under it you're supposed to kiss
What is Mistletoe
Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
A toy is never truly happy until it is loved by a child.
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
There is a chemical in cooked turkey that promotes a lack of activity
What is tryptophan
These delightful creations were first made in Germany and thought to be inspired by Hansel and Gretel's adventures by the Brother Grimm's Fairytales
What are Gingerbread Houses
Martin Luther (in the 16th century) is thought to be the first one to bring one of these into their home and decorate it with candles because it reminded him of Christ leaving heaven and coming to earth
What is the Christmas Tree
Oh what fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight, oh Jingle Bells Jingle Bells
Merry Christmas you filthy animal