Christmas Traditions
What is traditionally hung on a fireplace on Christmas Eve?
Stockings
How many reindeer are associated with Santa Claus in traditional stories?
Nine (including Rudolph)
What spicy, edible house is often made around Christmas?
Gingerbread house
What is the name of the Christmas ballet that is famous for its music by Tchaikovsky?
The Nutcracker
In what year was Christmas declared a federal holiday in the United States?
1870
What type of plant do people traditionally hang in doorways, encouraging them to kiss?
Mistletoe
What is the name of the snowman who comes to life with a magical hat?
Frosty the snow man
What is the name of the drink made with eggs, milk, and sugar, often served during the holidays?
Eggnog
In the movie Elf, what is the main character's name?
Buddy
What ancient Roman festival is considered a precursor to Christmas?
Saturnalia
What is traditionally placed at the very top of a Christmas tree?
An angel or a star
What is the name of the reindeer who had a shiny red nose?
Rudolph
What fruit was historically placed in the toe of a Christmas stocking?
An orange
What is the best-selling Christmas single of all time?
White Christmas
What does "Xmas" stand for as a shorthand for Christmas?
Christ
What day is the day before Christmas?
Christmas Eve
In the story "A Christmas Carol," who is the main character?
Ebenezer Scrooge
What are the traditional gifts the Three Wise Men brought to baby Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
What popular Christmas song was actually written for a different holiday?
Jingle Bells
What does the word "Christmas" literally mean?
Mass on Christ's day
What is it called when people go singing from door to door during Christmas?
Caroling
What is the name of the grumpy character who tried to steal Christmas from Whoville?
The grinch
What is the traditional Christmas dessert that looks like a rolled-up log?
Yule log
In the song "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," what food did visions of sugar plums represent?
Sugar-coated plums
In which century did the tradition of decorating Christmas trees begin?
16th century