Christmas History
Christmas is celebrated on this day every year.
What is December 25th?
In this 1990 movie features a young boy left behind when his family goes on vacation, defending his house from burglars.
What is Home Alone?
Plant that people kiss under
What is mistletoe?
These red-and-white-stripped candies are often shaped like a Shepard's crook.
What are candy canes?
This song tells the story of a snowman who "was a jolly happy soul."
What is Frosty the Snowman?
This famous poem, written in 1823, beings with "Twas the night before Christmas."
What is a visit from St.Nicholas?
In this 2003 film, Will Ferrell plays a human raised by elves in the North Pole.
What is Elf?
This type of calendar counts down the days to Christmas with daily treats or surprises.
What is an Advent Calendar?
This rich, creamy beverage is often enjoyed at Christmas and can be served with it without alcohol.
What is eggnog?
This popular song features the lyrics, "You better watch out, you better not cry."
What is Santa Claus is Coming to Town?
The tradition of Christmas stocking originates from a story about this saint secretly leaving gold in the stocking of the poor.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
This 1946 classic Christmas film features George Bailey learning how life would be different if he'd never been born.
What is it's a wonderful life?
In this country, children leave their shoes out for St.Nicholas to fill with gifts.
What is Netherlands?
This fruitcake, made with candied fruit and nuts, is often joked about as being "re-gifted" during Christmas.
What is fruitcake?
In this song, someone dreams of a holiday "just like the ones I used to know."
What is White Christmas?
This U.S. state was the first to declare Christmas a legal holiday in 1836.
What is Alabama?
This animated 1966 Christmas TV special features a green villain who tries to ruin Christmas for the Whos of Whoville.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
In Victorian England, families traditionally gathered to listen to ghost stories on this holiday.
What is Christmas eve?
These spicy cookies, often shaped like little men, are a classic Christmas treat.
What are gingerbread cookies?
This classic Christmas carol asks for "figgy pudding" and "good tidings."
What is We Wish You a Merry Christmas?
This country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees.
What is Germany?
What is a Christmas Story?
On Christmas Eve, this Scandinavian tradition involves putting out porridge for a mythical creature called a "nisse."
What is Norway or Denmark?
This classic Christmas Dinner centerpiece in the U.S. is often roasted and served with stuffing.
What is turkey?
The song "12 Days of Christmas" features this many drummers drumming.
What is 12?