Christmas Around the World
The Philippines celebrates the longest Christmas season in the world, starting in this month.
September
This song begins, “You better watch out, you better not cry…”
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Santa wears this color suit and has a long white beard.
Red
This 2003 movie stars Will Ferrell as a human raised by elves.
Elf
In the Philippines, children sometimes sing this in exchange for coins or treats during Christmas.
Caroling
Mariah Carey released this 1994 holiday hit that’s now iconic.
All I Want for Christmas Is You
Santa delivers presents to children all over the world on this night.
Christmas Eve
This actor plays the main character in Home Alone, a boy named Kevin who is left home alone for Christmas.
Macaulay Culkin
People often hang this on doors or windows during Christmas to welcome guests.
Wreath
This Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single of all time.
White Christmas
Santa is traditionally said to travel in this vehicle pulled by reindeer.
Sleigh
The "Pumpkin King" in The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Jack
In Japan, many people eat this fast food on Christmas.
KFC
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” the gift on the seventh day is…
Swans a-swimming
Santa enters homes through this.
Chimney
This Dr. Seuss story, later made into movies and specials, tells of a green creature trying to ruin Christmas in Whoville
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
In Germany and Austria, children leave out shoes or boots for this figure to fill with candy.
St. Nicholas
This Christmas carol was originally written in German as “Stille Nacht.”
Silent Night
Santa Claus leaves this for children who have been naughty.
Coal
In The Polar Express, children travel by train to this magical place.