Christmas Treats
This drink is made from milk, eggs, sugar, and spices and is especially popular at Christmas.
What is Eggnog.
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…”
“…everywhere you go”
In The Polar Express, the train is heading to this place.
The North Pole
In France, this figure delivers gifts to children on Christmas Eve.
Père Noël
Buon Natale
Italian
This Italian Christmas cake is dome-shaped and traditionally eaten with sweet wine.
What is panettone.
“Silent night, holy night, ___”
“All is calm, all is bright”
What is the name of the Grinches furry friend?
Max
This Italian gift-giver delivers presents on Epiphany, often depicted as a kind witch.
La Befana
Feliz Natal
Portugese
This French pastry made from rolled sponge cake is shaped like a log.
What is a Yule log.
“Rockin’ around the Christmas tree…”
“…at the Christmas party hop”
This 1988 action movie starring Bruce Willis is famously debated as being a Christmas movie.
What is Die Hard
In Germany and Austria, this horned figure punishes naughty children during Christmas.
Karmpus
Frohe Weihnachten (FROH-uh VYE-nahk-ten)
German
Known by different names across Europe—such as Glühwein in Germany—this drink is a holiday staple.
Heating this drink gently releases spices and aromatics but should never bring it to a boil.
What is mulled wine
“Have yourself a merry little Christmas…”
“let your heart be light”
In Home Alone, Kevin is left behind while his family travels to what city for Christmas.
What is Paris
Their stories preserved these traditions, which influenced the evolution of Santa Claus and the idea of rewarding good children and punishing naughty ones.
The Grimm Brothers
Καλά Χριστούγεννα (Kalá Christoúyenna)
Greek
This German Christmas bread is traditionally dusted with powdered sugar.
What is stollen
“Do you hear what I hear…”
“said the night wind to the little lamb”
Name that movie: “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings” comes from this movie.
Its a Wonderful Life
During what war did an unofficial Christmas truce occur, with soldiers from both sides exchanging gifts and singing carols.
WWI
Wesołych Świąt (Veh-SOH-wikh shvyont)
Polish