New Year's
What is the name of the holiday that takes place on December 31st?
New Year's Eve
Name two famous Christmas Movies
The Grinch, Home Alone, The Santa Clause, The Polar Express, etc...
Who is Santa Claus?
A man who delivers toy on Christmas Eve.
What do we hang above the fireplace?
Stockings
What holiday is celebrated on December 24th?
Christmas Eve
Where does the Ball Drop take place?
In Times Square in NYC
What food and drink do kids leave out for Santa Claus?
Milk and cookies
What is the name of the decoration that shows the birth of Jesus?
Nativity Scene/Manger Scene
Name a large, outside decoration
An inflatable
What do people put on top of their Christmas Tree?
Typically a star or an angel
What is a New Year's Resolution?
A goal that you want to accomplish in the upcoming year
Name three famous Christmas Songs.
All I Want for Christmas is You, Last Christmas, Rockin Around the Christmas Tree, etc...
How many real Christmas trees are sold in the USA every year?
25-30 million
What decoration is often placed on front doors?
Wreaths
What does a child receive if they are naughty?
They receive coal in their stocking
How is New Year's Eve celebrated in USA? How is it different than in Spain?
Watch the ball drop, fireworks at midnight, toast of champagne and a kiss at midnight. We don't eat grapes
Name two Christmas sweets
White trash, gingerbread, christmas cookies, candy canes
What is a Christmas Carol?
A traditional Christmas song
What is mistletoe?
A plant that is typically hung above a door. It is a tradition to kiss under the mistletoe
What parade and football game takes place on New Year's Day in California?
The Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl
What two foods do we eat on New Year's Eve for good luck?
Collard greens and Black Eyed Peas
What is eggnog?
A Christmas drink made of eggs, sugar, milk, cinnamon, and sometimes alcohol.
Explain the tradition of the Pickle Present.
Someone hides an ornament in the shape of a pickle in the tree and others have to race to find it.
What famous Christmas tree is in New York City?
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
Name two differences and two similarities between Christmas/New Year's in the USA and Christmas/New Year's in Spain.
Similarities: Gather with family, exchange gifts, eat Christmas sweets, watch Christmas movies
Differences: In USA, we don't eat grapes on New Year's, Nativity scenes aren't as popular in USA, we don't celebrate the three wise men, more religious in Spain