Christmas Traditions
This plant with red berries is often hung as a decoration and used for kissing.
Mistletoe
This 1990 film features Kevin McCallister defending his home.
Home Alone
What meat is traditionally eaten for Christmas dinner in the UK?
Turkey
In which country is the festival of "Las Posadas" celebrated during December?
Mexico
What is the name of the reindeer with a glowing red nose?
Rudolph
What date is St Stephen’s Day celebrated?
26th December
Which song begins with “It’s Christmas time, there’s no need to be afraid”?
Do They Know It’s Christmas?
Which drink is made from milk, cream, sugar, and eggs, often spiced with nutmeg?
Eggnog
What is the name of the Russian winter holiday figure similar to Santa Claus?
Ded Moroz (Father Frost)
Which Dr. Seuss character tries to steal Christmas?
The Grinch
What is the name of the period before Christmas that starts four Sundays prior?
Advent
Who plays Buddy in Elf?
Will Ferrell
What fruit is traditionally placed in Christmas stockings?
Mandarin Orange
Which Asian country celebrates "Ōmisoka" as its traditional New Year’s Eve?
Japan
Who wrote the classic novella "A Christmas Carol"?
Charles Dickens
In which country did the tradition of Christmas trees originate?
Germany
Which animated film features Jack Skellington?
The Nightmare Before Christmas
What is the name of the cake eaten in Germany during Christmas, filled with dried fruit and marzipan?
Stollen
In which country do people eat KFC as a popular Christmas meal?
Japan
In "The Nutcracker," what is the name of the girl who receives the nutcracker?
Clara
Which country is credited with the tradition of leaving out shoes for gifts?
The Netherlands
Which song is the best-selling Christmas single of all time?
White Christmas
What is the name of the sweet bread loaf popular in Italy at Christmas?
Panettone
In Sweden, what is the name of the December festival featuring girls in white dresses and candle crowns?
St. Lucia’s Day
According to legend, what gifts did the Three Wise Men bring to Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh