Just For Kids
Children who misbehave may find a lump of this black rock in their stockings on Christmas morning.
What is coal?
This familiar sleighing song was the first Earth tune played in outer space.
What is “Jingle Bells”?
In “A Holly, Jolly Christmas,” singer Burl Ives suggests that you say hello to these two classifications of people.
What are folks you know and everyone you meet?
You can get your Christmas card postmarked not at the North Pole, but at the city called North Pole, located in this, the largest U.S. state.
What is Alaska?
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Who (or what) is Krampus?
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
What is the Elf on a Shelf?
It is Hawaii’s way to say, “Merry Christmas to you.”
What is “Mele kalikimaka”?
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
What is eggnog?
In Mexico, children break open these hanging papier mache sculptures to release the gifts inside.
What are pinatas?
The English also refer to Santa Claus by this proper-sounding name.
What is Father Christmas?
This piece of clothing brought Frosty the Snowman to life.
What is his old silk hat?
These three words are what best describe the Grinch, “and I quote.”
What are stink, stank, and stunk?
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album.
Who is Paul McCartney?
During the holidays, this famous New York City landmark features a colossal Christmas tree and a popular ice-skating rink.
What is Rockefeller Center?
One in three men wait until this day to do their Christmas shopping.
What is Christmas Eve?
The other reindeer would not let Rudolph join in any of these activities.
What are reindeer games?
When the Grinch discovers the true meaning of Christmas, his heart grows this number of sizes.
What is three?
The lyrics to this timeless Christmas song describe a wintery ride in a one-horse open sleigh, but never once mention the word “Christmas.”
What is “Jingle Bells”?
The color of Elvis’s suede shoes, as well as the Christmas he will have without you.
What is blue?
It takes this many years for a pine tree to grow to an acceptable Christmas tree height.
What is 15?
There were no creatures stirring on the night before Christmas, not even one of these.
What is a mouse?
This dark fairy tale about a brother, a sister, and a witch they meet in the woods, was the inspiration for gingerbread houses.
What is Hansel and Gretel?
This catch 1994 Christmas tune is the best-selling Christmas single ever recorded by a female artist, as well as being one of the highest-selling singles in music history.
What is “All I Want for Christmas is You”?
This real-life department store served as the setting for the Christmas film “Miracle on 34th Street”.
What is Macy’s?
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.
What is kissing under the mistletoe?