Winter Wonders
Holiday Traditions Around the World
Food & Festive Treats
Holiday Music
Holiday Movies
100
This white precipitation is essential for building a snowman.
What is snow?
100
In Germany, children leave shoes out for this saint on December 6.
Who is St Nicholas?
100
This sweet treat is often left out for Santa along with a glass of milk.
What are cookies?
100
This holiday tune tells the story of a snowman who comes to life.
What is "Frosty the Snowman"?
100
This 1990 film features Kevin McCallister defending his home from burglars.
What is Home Alone?
200
This natural phenomenon creates colorful lights in the sky near the North Pole.
What are the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)?
200
In Mexico, Las Posadas reenacts this biblical journey of significance.
What is Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem?
200
This German bread-like cake, filled with fruit and nuts, is a Christmas staple.
What is stollen?
200
This song famously begins with the lyrics "Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?"
What is "Winter Wonderland"?
200
In The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, the Grinch lives on this mountain.
What is Mount Crumpit?
300
This animal grows a thick winter coat and is often associated with sledding in snowy regions.
What is a husky / sled dog?
300
In Japan, this fast-food chain is a popular Christmas meal choice.
What is KFC?
300
Latkes, a popular Hanukkah dish, are traditionally made from this root vegetable.
What are potatoes?
300
This upbeat song encourages listeners to "rock around" this festive decoration.
What is "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"?
300
This classic film ends with the line "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings."
What is It's A Wonderful Life?
400
This term describes the layer of frozen ground found in polar regions that remains solid year-round.
What is permafrost?
400
In Sweden, St Lucia's Day is celebrated with girls wearing these on their heads.
What are candle crowns?
400
This Italian dessert, often enjoyed during the holidays, is a tall, dome-shaped sweet bread.
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What is panettone?
400
This classic carol mentions "figgy pudding" in its lyrics.
What is "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"?
400
In Love Actually, this British actor plays the Prime Minister.
Who is Hugh Grant?
500
This term describes the sparkling effect seen when sunlight reflects off freshly fallen snow, caused by millions of tiny ice crystals.
What is diamond dust?
500
In Ukraine, Christmas trees are often decorated with these symbolic ornaments for good luck.
What are spiders or spider webs?
500
This traditional French dessert, often served during Christmas, is a sponge cake rolled and decorated to resemble a log.
What is a Bûche de Noël (Yule Log Cake)?
500
This song, often played on New Year's Eve, begins with the words "Should old acquaintance be forgot."
What is "Auld Lang Syne"?
500
This 1947 movie about Kris Kringle was remade in 1994.
What is Miracle on 34th Street?
