Holiday Movies
This 1990 film features Kevin McCallister defending his home from two burglars.
Home Alone
Many people hang these on their mantels hoping they’ll be filled with treats.
Stockings
This Canadian city hosts one of the world’s most famous winter carnivals.
Québec City
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” is sung by this artist.
Mariah Carey
This creamy drink is often spiced with cinnamon or nutmeg.
Eggnog
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear” comes from this movie.
Elf
This traditional Christmas plant is known for its red leaves.
Poinsettia
This Jewish holiday, often around December, lasts for eight nights.
Hanukkah
Frosty the Snowman comes to life by wearing this.
A magic hat
These ginger-flavored treats are often shaped like people.
Gingerbread men
In The Grinch, this town is the home of the Whos.
Whoville
This spicy beverage is often served warm during the holidays.
Mulled wine / Wassail
This country is known for lighting real candles on Christmas trees (though less common now).
Germany
In “Jingle Bells,” the horse’s name is this.
Bobtail (accept “Bob-tailed horse”)
In the UK, this dessert is traditionally set on fire before serving.
Christmas pudding
This movie follows a boy who boards a magical train on Christmas Eve.
The Polar Express
This European figure delivers gifts on December 6th.
St. Nicholas
In Japan, a popular Christmas meal tradition is eating this fast food.
KFC
“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire” comes from this classic song.
The Christmas Song
Candy canes are traditionally this flavor.
Peppermint
In Miracle on 34th Street, Kris Kringle works at this famous department store.
Macy’s
In some cultures, this mischievous creature is said to punish naughty children during the holidays.
Krampus
“La Befana,” a friendly witch who brings gifts, is part of Christmas tradition in this country.
Italy
This 1984 charity single raised money for famine relief in Ethiopia.
Do They Know It’s Christmas? by Band Aid
This Italian sweet bread loaf is popular during Christmas and has dried fruit inside.
Panettone