Christmas Foods
Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance.
What is gingerbread?
Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.
What is “Elf”?
This song starts with the lyrics "Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh."
What is Jingle Bells?
This red-nosed reindeer is famous for leading Santa's sleigh on foggy nights.
Who is Rudolph?
This roasted suckling pig, known for its crispy skin, is a staple at many Filipino Noche Buena tables.
What is lechon?
This holiday drink is made with hot milk or cream, chocolate, and sometimes topped with whipped cream or marshmallows.
What is hot chocolate?
In the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Jim Carrey's grouchy green character targets this festive town.
What is Whoville?
This song asks "Santa, won't you bring me the one I really need?" and is sung by Mariah Carey.
What is All I Want for Christmas Is You?
This holiday figure is known for delivering presents to children on Christmas Eve.
Who is Santa Claus?
This star-shaped lantern, made from materials like bamboo and paper, symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem in Filipino Christmas celebrations.
What is a parol?
This nut is traditionally roasted over an open fire, as immortalized in a famous Christmas song.
What are chestnuts?
In this 1990 holiday hit, an 8-year-old defends his house from two bumbling burglars after being left behind during Christmas vacation.
What is Home Alone?
This song's lyrics mention "Frosty weather and a happy snowman."
What is Frosty the Snowman?
Christmas is often celebrated to honor the birth of this religious figure.
Who is Jesus Christ?
This nine-day series of early morning masses begins on December 16 and is a central part of the Filipino Christmas celebration.
What is Simbang Gabi?
This spice, often used in Christmas desserts like pies and cookies, comes from the dried bark of a tree.
What is cinnamon?
This 2004 film features a magical train ride to the North Pole, with Tom Hanks voicing multiple characters.
What is The Polar Express?
This song begins with "You better watch out, you better not cry."
What is Santa Claus Is Coming to Town?
The tradition of kissing under this plant comes from ancient Norse mythology.
What is mistletoe?
The Philippines is known for having the world’s longest Christmas season, starting as early as this month.
What is September?
These classic Christmas sweets begin as striped loaves before a machine pulls and twists it into thin, hook-shaped treats.
What are candy canes?
In this Tim Burton classic, Jack Skellington tries to bring Christmas to Halloween Town.
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
This song describes a cozy scene with the lyrics, "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire."
What is The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)?
The tradition of decorating this plant in homes during Christmas originated in Germany.
What is the Christmas tree?
This phrase is the Tagalog way of saying “Merry Christmas.”
What is Maligayang Pasko?