Christmas Around the World
In the U.S., Christmas is celebrated on this date.
What is December 25?
Santa is said to enter homes through this.
chimney
In Elf, Buddy travels to New York to meet this person.
Who is Walter Hobbs?
“You better watch out…” comes from this song.
What is “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”?
This bright star is often placed at the top of a Christmas tree.
tree topper star (or Star of Bethlehem)
In Mexico, Las Posadas reenacts this journey.
What is Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging / journey to Bethlehem?
Santa’s most famous mode of transportation is a sleigh pulled by these.
reindeer
This animated TV special features Hermey the elf who wants to be a dentist.
What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
This song begins, “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…”
What is “The Christmas Song”?
This red-and-white striped treat is a classic Christmas candy.
candy cane
In Italy, this friendly witch delivers gifts around Epiphany.
Who is La Befana?
The reindeer “Donner” and “Blitzen” translate roughly to “Thunder” and this.
lightning
In Home Alone, Kevin is accidentally left behind in this city.
What is Chicago?
"Rockin' around the Christmas tree, At the Christmas _____ ___"
"Rockin' around the Christmas tree, At the Christmas _____ ___"
These three colors are most commonly associated with Christmas.
What are red, green, and white? (accept gold depending on house rules)
In Sweden, many watch a Disney Christmas TV broadcast featuring this character at 3 PM.
Who is Donald Duck?
This red-nosed reindeer’s story was popularized by a department store booklet.
Montgomery Ward
In The Polar Express, this item is punched to spell “Believe.”
What is a bell?
This song includes the lyric “Later we’ll have some pumpkin pie.”
Winter Wonderland
This plant with red leaves is a popular Christmas decoration.
poinsettia
In the Philippines, this long pre-dawn series of Masses leads up to Christmas.
What is Simbang Gabi?
This saint is the historical inspiration for Santa Claus.
Saint Nicholas
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch lives on this mountain above Whoville.
What is Mount Crumpit?
This carol begins, “God rest ye merry, gentlemen…”
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
In Christian tradition, this group of three visitors followed a star to Bethlehem.
Wise Men / Magi