Christmas Around the World
In this country, Christmas is celebrated with a tradition called "Nochebuena" on December 24th.
Spain
This 1990 movie features a young boy named Kevin who is left home alone during Christmas.
Home Alone
This plant is often hung in doorways and kissed under during Christmas.
Mistletoe
This carol begins with the lyrics "Silent night, holy night..."
Silent Night
Santa Claus is said to live at this location.
The North Pole
This Nordic country is known for its tradition of drinking "glögg" during Christmas.
Sweden
In this movie, Will Ferrell plays an elf who discovers he's actually a human.
Elf
This type of calendar counts down the days to Christmas starting on December 1st.
Advent calendar
In "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this is what my true love gave to me on the fifth day.
Five golden rings
This is the name of Santa's sleigh-pulling team of
Reindeer
In this Asian country, Christmas is often celebrated with a special meal from KFC.
Japan
This film follows George Bailey as he learns how much he's impacted his community on Christmas Eve.
It's a Wonderful Life
This holiday figure is known for bringing gifts to children on January 6th in Spanish-speaking countries.
Three Kings' Day (or Epiphany)
This carol is also known as and begins with "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire..."
The Christmas Song
This character helps Santa by making toys in his workshop.
Elves
This country has a tradition called "Réveillon" which involves a large feast on Christmas Eve.
France
This animated film is about a train that takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
The Polar Express
This is the night before Christmas, often celebrated with family gatherings and traditions.
Christmas Eve
In the song "Jingle Bells," this is what you ride in to get through the snow.
A one-horse open sleigh
This reindeer is known for his glowing red nose.
Rudolph
In this country, Christmas is known as "Weihnachten."
Germany
In this holiday classic, a young boy's wish for a BB gun is repeatedly met with the warning, "You'll shoot your eye out!
A Christmas Story
This term refers to the 12 days following Christmas Day, leading up to January 6th.
Twelve Days of Christmas
This hymn includes the lyrics "joyful and triumphant...O come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord"
O Come All Ye Faithful
Santa is known by this name in many European countries, derived from a historical figure.
Saint Nicholas