Christmas Movies
This 1990 holiday film follows a young boy, Kevin, who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation at Christmas.
What is "Home Alone?"
In this country, children break a piñata filled with candy on Christmas Eve, a tradition that goes back to the 16th century.
What is Mexico?
In this popular song, a snowman is brought to life by a magical hat.
What is "Frosty the Snowman?"
This jolly man is known for his red suit, white beard, and sleigh full of toys.
Who is Santa Claus?
This famous author wrote A Christmas Carol, first published in 1843.
Who is Charles Dickens?
This warm beverage, often served with marshmallows or whipped cream, is a holiday favorite made from chocolate and milk.
What is hot chocolate?
In this 2000 Christmas movie, Jim Carrey stars as the Grinch who tries to ruin Christmas for the Whos in Whoville.
What is "How the Grinch Stole Christmas?"
In Japan, it is common to eat this American fast food chain’s meal on Christmas Eve, thanks to a 1974 marketing campaign.
What is KFC?
This traditional Christmas carol, first written in 1818, includes the lyrics: "Sleep in heavenly peace."
What is "Silent Night?"
This magical reindeer is known for his glowing red nose, which leads Santa’s sleigh through foggy nights.
Who is Rudolph?
This famous New York City landmark has hosted an annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony since 1933, featuring a tree that can reach heights of over 100 feet.
What is Rockefeller Center?
This sweet treat, often red and white, is shaped like a shepherd's crook and is a popular Christmas candy.
What is a candy cane?
In this 1993 film, Tim Burton’s twisted take on Christmas presents a world where Halloween and Christmas collide.
What is "The Nightmare Before Christmas?"
In this country, families celebrate Christmas with a special meal that includes roasted meats, vegetables, and a rich dessert called figgy pudding. Christmas crackers are also a common tradition at the table.
What is the United Kingdom?
This 1970 Christmas song, performed by the Jackson 5, tells the story about a child who witnesses an unexpected Christmas moment with his Mom and Santa Claus.
What is "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus?"
This green, grumpy character that steals Christmas!
Who is the Grinch?
The Christmas tradition of hanging stockings by the fireplace is said to have been inspired by the story of this figure, who secretly left gold coins in stockings to help a poor family.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
These baked goods, often decorated with icing and candy, are a popular Christmas treat that you can build into houses.
What are gingerbread cookies?
In this 1992 film, a grumpy, single man named Frank Cross gets a lesson in Christmas spirit when he’s visited by three ghosts.
What is "A Christmas Carol?"
In this country, it is customary to eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve, one for each stroke of the clock, to bring good luck for each month of the coming year.
What is Spain?
This song by Mariah Carey, released in 1994, has since become one of the most popular and frequently covered Christmas songs of all time.
What is "All I Want for Christmas Is You?"
This character, who is portrayed by a giant mechanical puppet in The Nightmare Before Christmas, rules over Halloween Town but becomes obsessed with Christmas.
Who is Jack Skellington?
The red and white color scheme of Santa Claus’s suit is largely credited to the what company, which popularized the image in this decade.
What is the Coca-Cola Company?
In this holiday tradition, people enjoy a drink made with rum, egg yolks, milk, sugar, and sometimes a dash of nutmeg.
What is eggnog?
This 1946 Christmas classic features a man named George Bailey who gets a visit from his guardian angel, Clarence.
What is "It's a Wonderful Life?"
In this country, an old Christmas tradition involves hanging onions on the Christmas tree, symbolizing good fortune and a bountiful harvest.
What is Germany?
This song famously asks, "Do you see what I see?"
What is "Do You Hear What I Hear?"
In the classic holiday tale The Nutcracker, this young girl befriends a toy soldier who comes to life and fights the Mouse King.
Who is Clara?
The Christmas song "Jingle Bells" was originally written for this holiday.
What is Thanksgiving?
This rich and creamy holiday treat, traditionally associated with Christmas in the United States, is made from sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and marshmallows, and is often served chilled.
What is fudge?