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In Home Alone, where does Kevin’s family accidentally travel for Christmas without him?
What is Paris?
This winter holiday decoration was originally made from goose feathers dyed green in 19th-century Germany.
What is the Christmas tree?
The large sock-shaped decoration hung by the fireplace for gifts is called this.
What is a stocking?
This symbol of Hanukkah has nine candle holders instead of eight.
What is a menorah?
This 1946 classic stars James Stewart as George Bailey.
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
This Jewish winter holiday commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem after a successful revolt.
What is Hanukkah?
This term refers to a song sung during the holiday season, often door-to-door.
What is a carol?
This winter festival in China celebrates family reunions and the lunar calendar.
What is Lunar New Year?
In Elf, Buddy travels to New York City searching for his father, who works in this profession.
What is a children’s book publisher?
This U.S. holiday tradition began when President Benjamin Harrison displayed the first White House Christmas tree in 1889.
What is decorating the White House for Christmas?
The wreath traditionally placed on a door during the holidays is most often made from this plant.
What is evergreen (or pine)?
In Germany, children open small doors on this countdown calendar leading up to Christmas.
What is an Advent calendar?
In A Christmas Story, Ralphie’s father wins a major award that arrives in a large wooden crate.
What is a leg lamp?
Before electric lights, this holiday decoration was clipped onto tree branches using melted wax.
What are Christmas candles?
This word describes the traditional exchange of gifts and goodwill during the holiday season.
What is generosity?
In the Czech Republic, girls throw a shoe on Christmas Eve to predict this future event.
What is marriage?
In Home Alone, Kevin uses a specific movie to scare off burglars—though it doesn’t actually exist.
What is “Angels with Filthy Souls”?
The modern image of Santa Claus was heavily influenced by an 1823 poem commonly known by this opening line.
What is “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”?
This Latin word meaning “birth” is the origin of the word “Nativity.”
What is nativus?
In Norway, people once hid this household item on Christmas Eve to ward off evil spirits.
What is a broom?