Decorations
This traditional Christmas decoration, often made from evergreen branches, is hung on doors or windows and symbolizes hospitality and the welcoming of guests during the holiday season.
What is a wreath?
What are candy canes?
The actor that played 6 different roles in Polar Express.
Who is Tom Hanks?
One of Santa's reindeer that shares the same name as another holiday mascot.
Who is Cupid?
A popular Christmas beverage made with milk and spices.
What is eggnog?
In the 19th century, German immigrants introduced this type of decoration to American Christmas tree traditions.
What is a blown-glass ornament?
This traditional Christmas dish, originating from the UK, is made of a mixture of suet, breadcrumbs, and dried fruit, and is steamed for several hours before being served with brandy butter or cream.
What is Christmas pudding?
In Home Alone, what is the name of the two burglars who try to rob the McCallister house, and how do they end up being foiled by Kevin’s creative traps?
Who is Harry and Marv? (or the Wet Bandits)
What is the name of the reindeer who leads Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve?
Who is Rudolph?
The song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" includes many gifts, but what is the gift given on the 10th day of Christmas?
What is "ten lords-a-leaping"?
The country that started the tradition of a Christmas Tree.
What is Germany?
The traditional soak of a fruitcake.
The third rule in "The Code of Elves" in the movie Elf.
What is "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear?"
What is Turkey?
The tradition of placing a Christmas tree in the home can be traced back to Germany in the 16th century. What 16th-century figure is credited with popularizing the custom of decorating the tree with candles?
Who is Martin Luther?
In Victorian times, it was popular to decorate Christmas trees with edible treats like these, which were often shaped into intricate patterns and hung with ribbons. They are also visions that "dance" in children's heads.
What are sugar plums?
The country that eggnog originated from.
What is England?
In A Christmas Story, Ralphie uses his "secret decoder ring" to reveal what message?
What is "Drink More Ovaltine?"
In the 1985 film Santa Claus: The Movie, which actor played the role of Santa Claus?
Who is Dudley Moore?
In the song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" recorded by Band Aid in 1984, which famous British artist sings the line "Well, tonight thank God it's them instead of you"?
Who is Bono?
This type of Christmas tree decoration, popular in Scandinavian countries, is made from straw or wood and shaped into intricate patterns. It is often used as a symbol of good luck and prosperity for the coming year.
What is a straw star?
Known for its role in Scandinavian Christmas feasts, this dish features a small, pickled herring often served with rye bread and butter as part of a larger smorgasbord.
What is sill?
The Christmas carol Scrooge particularly dislikes.
What is "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen"?
In Norse mythology, there is a figure who is often considered a precursor to the modern-day Santa Claus. What is the name of this mythological character, who rides a flying horse and delivers gifts during the Yule season?
Who is Odin?
In 1823, the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" (also known as The Night Before Christmas) was first published anonymously. What name is now most commonly attributed to the author of the poem, which helped shape the modern image of Santa Claus?
Who is Clement Clarke Moore?