Christmas Traditions
This typically sits atop Christmas trees.
What is a 'star' or 'angel'
Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this movie.
What is 'Elf'
These potato pancakes are a traditional food served during Hanukkah
What is a 'latke'
This object brought a jolly snowman to life.
What is a 'hat'
This singer has been dubbed 'The Queen of Christmas'
Who is 'Mariah Carey'
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
What is 'Elf on the Shelf'
The actor who plays long-suffering Clark Griswold in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
Who is 'Chevy Chase'
The menorah has this many candles to represent the days of the celebration, plus the shammash.
What is '9'
This beverage is recommended by the singer in "A Holly Jolly Christmas"
What is 'cup of cheer'
These eight reindeer pull Santa's sleigh.
Who are 'Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen'
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Clause with hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave.
What (or who) is 'Krampus'
A grumpy green gremlin lays siege to this town in the 2000 film "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
What is 'Whoville'
Kwanzaa begins on this day of the year
This song opens with "Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?"
What is 'Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!'
In North America, wild reindeer are instead referred to as this.
What is 'Caribou'
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate.
What is 'fruitcake'
What is 'falling off the roof'
Both Kwanzaa and Hanukkah share a common practice of lighting this object.
What is a 'candle'
This musical group has created classic Christmas rock operas
Who is 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra'
This performance accounts for roughly 50% of dance company's seasonal revenues.
What is 'The Nutcracker'
This office of the US Armed Services tracks Santa's voyage around the world on Christmas Eve
What is 'NORAD'
In the classic stop-motion animated Christmas special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", Hermie the Elf aspires to this profession.
What is a 'dentist'
This four-sided object is played in a game during Hannukah.
What is a 'dreidel'
In total, these many gifts were given in "12 Days of Christmas" song
What is '364'
Gingerbread houses were inspired by this famous fairy tale
What is 'Hansel & Gretel'