Holiday Traditions
This plant, associated with fertility in ancient times, became a Christmas kissing tradition in Victorian England.
What is mistletoe?
Olaf, the snowman from Frozen, was created by these two sisters.
Who are Anna and Elsa?
Gingerbread houses became popular after this fairy tale was published by the Brothers Grimm.
What is Hansel and Gretel?
The Gregorian calendar, which determines New Year’s Day, was introduced by this pope in 1582.
Who is Pope Gregory XIII?
This holiday drink originated in medieval Britain as a mixture of milk, eggs, and ale before becoming sweetened.
What is eggnog?
The train in The Polar Express departs from this type of location.
What is a boy’s house?
Pumpkin pie became a Thanksgiving staple after this U.S. president declared it a national holiday in 1863.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
Santa Claus is based on St. Nicholas, who was a bishop in this modern-day country.
What is Turkey?
In the Netherlands, children leave shoes out for this saint’s feast day on December 6th.
Who is St. Nicholas?
In Home Alone, the McCallister family was traveling to this European city when they left Kevin behind.
What is Paris?
Fruitcake can last for years due to this ingredient acting as a preservative.
What is alcohol?
Boxing Day originally involved giving boxes of gifts to this group of people.
Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by this professor of Africana Studies.
Who is Dr. Maulana Karenga?
Dr. Seuss’s Grinch lives on this fictional mountain overlooking Whoville
What is Mount Crumpit?
The Yule log cake, or bûche de Noël, originated in this European country.
What is France?
The Christmas tree tradition spread to England after this royal married Prince Albert of Germany.
Who is Queen Victoria?
Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of this temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabean revolt.
What is the Second Temple?
The original Miracle on 34th Street was released in this year.
What is 1947?
Candy canes were first invented in the 17th century in this country.
What is Germany?
Eid al-Fitr begins after the sighting of this lunar phase.
What is the new moon?