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Christmas Around the World
100

In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, this small Whoville character shows the Grinch that Christmas is about more than presents.

Cindy Lou Who

100

What do kids hang by the fireplace for Santa to fill?

Stockings

100

This song tells about a snowman who came to life one winter day.

Frosty the Snowman

100

Christmas is celebrated around the world in the month of this season.

Winter

200

What is the name of the main character in the movie Elf?

Buddy

200

What plant is traditionally hung in doorways that people kiss under?

Mistletoe

200

Which song begins with “You better watch out…”?

Santa Clause Is Coming to Town

200

In Mexico, people often celebrate with music, food, and parties called this.

Las Posadas

300

What are the three ghosts in A Christmas Carol?

The Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.

300

What is the name for singing Christmas songs door to door?

Caroling

300

Which Christmas song is sung in both English and Spanish? 

Feliz Navidad

300

In Mexico, families break a colorful object filled with candy to celebrate Christmas. This object is shaped like a star and is called this.

A Pinata

400

In The Polar Express, what special item does the main character keep?

A bell from Santa’s sleigh

400

What warm drink is often served at Christmas and made with milk and spices?

Eggnog

400

Which song mentions a “partridge in a pear tree”?

The Twelve Days of Christmas

400

In Australia, Christmas happens during this season.

Summer

500

In Elf, what four food groups does Buddy say elves need?

Candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup

500

Which Christmas symbol represents guidance or hope?

The Star

500

This song asks listeners to let their hearts be light.

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

500

In Mexico, people celebrate Las Posadas before Christmas. These involve reenacting this journey.

Mary and Joseph looking for shelter