Holiday Traditions
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas Tree
An Angel or A Star
Don't wish for this item, as it is repeatedly warned will cause blindness.
a BB Gun
This traditional Christmas treat has white and red stripes
Candy Cane
Who helps Santa in toy making
elves
What Christmas song contains the lyrics "Tis the season to be jolly"?
"Deck the Halls"
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver
Tinsel
This many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol
4
What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?
Fruitcake
How many reindeer does Santa have?
9
What Christmas song is famous for being sung by Mariah Carey?
"All I Want for Christmas Is You"
What is used as a way to count down to Christmas?
Advent Calendar
In Home Alone, Kevin’s family accidentally leaves him behind while traveling to this city.
Paris
In which country is KFC eaten as a Christmas tradition
Japan
In "Miracle on 34th Street," what department store does Kris Kringle work at?
Macy's
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
This country is credited with starting the tradition of Christmas trees.
Germany
This Christmas movie takes place almost entirely inside a skyscraper.
Die Hard
In the movie "Elf" what are the 4 main food groups according to Buddy?
Candy, candy cane, candy corns and syrup
What organization tracks Santa's journey on Christmas Eve?
NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command)
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
This tradition originally comes from the idea of warding off evil spirits.
Hanging the mistletoe
Which Christmas carol do the children sing at the end of A Charlie Brown Christmas?
In the old days, women in England that wanted to find a husband ate what food on Christmas Day
Gingerbread Men
In what country was the real Santa born?
Turkey
What song was initially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair?
"I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"