Christmas Traditions
In this country, children place their shoes out for St. Nicholas Day to receive candy or small gifts.
What is the Netherlands?
This iconic holiday drink was historically known as milk punch or an egg milk punch when alcoholic beverages are added.
What is Eggnog?
This animated 2004 film by Tim Burton features a Halloween-loving skeleton named Jack who discovers Christmas.
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
This plant, often associated with Christmas, is said to bring good luck and is hung above doorways for people to kiss under.
What is mistletoe?
This 1942 song, sung by Bing Crosby, is the best-selling Christmas song of all time.
What is White Christmas?
In Germany, what is the name of the traditional Christmas market known for its crafts and food?
What is a Christkindlesmarkt?
This French holiday dessert, shaped like a log, is often enjoyed during Christmas and is made from sponge cake and buttercream.
What is a Bûche de Noël?
This 2003 holiday film features Will Ferrell as Buddy.
What is Elf?
This symbol of Christmas, made of candles, was first used in Germany and represents the four Sundays leading up to Christmas.
What is an Advent wreath?
This Christmas carol, first published in 1818, was composed by Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics by Joseph Mohr and is known for its soft, peaceful melody.
What is Silent Night?
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City always ends with this iconic balloon.
What is Santa Claus?
In Germany, this dessert, often filled with marzipan, is a popular Christmas treat.
What is Stollen?
In this 1989 film, a young boy named Kevin is left home alone during Christmas while his family is on vacation.
What is Home Alone?
This red and white-striped Christmas symbol is used as a decoration and is commonly associated with St. Nicholas.
What is a candy cane?
This popular Christmas song by Mariah Carey was released in 1994 and has become a holiday classic.
What is All I Want for Christmas Is You?
In Sweden, what is the name of the traditional Christmas feast featuring dishes like pickled herring and meatballs?
What is the Julbord?
This fried potato dish is a staple in Jewish households during Hanukkah.
What are Latkes?
In the UK, this 2003 romantic comedy set during the holiday season features multiple intertwined love stories, including a famous airport scene.
What is Love Actually?
This holiday cookie was brought to life and animated in the Shrek films.
What is the Gingerbread cookie.
In “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” Santa’s sleigh pulls how many reindeer?
What is 9
In the U.S., which city marks New Years Eve by watching a large ball drop?
What is New York City?
Christmas Eve is usually marked in Sicilian and southern Italian families by what feast?
What is the Feast of the Seven Fishes?
This actor plays Santa Claus, in the hit 1994 film, The Santa Clause after he inadvertently makes Santa fall off his roof on Christmas Eve.
Who is Tim Allen?
These small, colorful objects are hung on Christmas trees and are typically shaped like stars, bells, or candy canes.
What are ornaments?
In the song "Twelve Days of Christmas", ...My True Love, gave gifts that were these kinds of species (animals).
What are birds.