History of the Holidays
I am the Saint that Santa Claus is based off.
Who is St Nicholas
In this 1990 comedy, Kevin McCallister defends his house from burglars after being left behind by his family.
What is Home Alone
This Holiday song is about a snowman who comes to life
What is Frosty the Snow man
This tradition involves hanging socks by the fireplace for Santa to fill with small gifts.
What are Christmas Stockings?
This Jewish holiday, often celebrated in December, lasts eight nights and involves lighting a menorah.
What is Hannukah?
This Jewish holiday often overlapping in December commemorates the re-dedication of the second Temple in Jerusalem
What is Hannukah?
This holiday movie includes the Ghosts of Christmas past, Christmas present, and Christmas future
The Christmas Carol or Scrooged
This song begins with the lyrics, “You better watch out, you better not cry…”
What is Santa Claus is coming to town?
This popular depiction is found in many homes and churches during the Holiday season
What is a Nativity Scene?
In Mexico, this nine-day celebration leading up to Christmas reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter.
What is Las Posadas?
A custom that started as a day when gifts were given to the poor and the working class by their employers or the rich.
What is Boxing Day?
-In this 2003 film, Buddy leaves the North Pole to find his real father in New York City.
What is Elf?
Originally recorded by Bing Crosby in 1942, this song is the best-selling single of all time.
What is White Christmas?
This decoration, symbolizing eternity, was first used by Christians in the Middle Ages and is often hung on doors during Advent.
What is a Wreath?
In Ethiopia, Christmas is celebrated on January 7th according to the Orthodox calendar and is known by this name
What is Ganna?
These holidays include a tradition of lighting candles
What are Hannukah and Kwanzaa?
This 1983 movie follows Ralphie Parker, who desperately wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.
What is A Christmas Story?
This upbeat 1994 hit by Mariah Carey has become a modern holiday classic.
What is All I Want for Christmas Is You?
In Victorian England, this plant became a popular Christmas decoration, though its red berries had been used in winter festivals for centuries.
What is Holly?
In Sweden, this December 13th festival honors a Christian martyr with candlelit processions and girls wearing crowns of candles.
What is St Lucia's Day?
Beginning Dec 26th this week long African American cultural holiday celebrates values like unity, self-determination and creativity
What is Kwanzaa?
This 1947 film, later remade in 1994, tells the story of Kris Kringle proving he’s the real Santa Claus in court.
What is Miracle on 34th Street?
This traditional carol, dating back to the 18th century, calls on listeners to “repeat the sounding joy.”
What is Joy to the World?
This German tradition involves hiding a certain vegetable-shaped ornament in the Christmas tree for children to find.
What is the Christmas Pickle?
In Japan, Christmas is not a traditional holiday, but this fried chicken meal has become a popular December tradition
What is eating KFC?