Christmas Foods
This traditional Christmas treat has red and white stripes.
Candy cane
In the movie and book The Christmas Carol, what is Ebenezer's last name?
Scrooge
Finish the lyrics "Rockin around the _______ at the Christmas party hop"
Christmas Tree
This German tradition involves opening small numbered doors or windows to reveal treats or pictures in the days leading up to Christmas.
Advent calendar
Brightly wrapped, cardboard tubes, that are twisted at the ends. Two people pull each end to pop it and find a surprise!
Christmas cracker
Historically Known as a milk punch
Eggnog
What drink is served on the Polar Express?
hot chocolate
Who sings "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?
Mariah Carey
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1892
The Nutcracker
Boxing Day
Dense and sweet (to some) dessert cake, popular in England, made of candied or dried fruits and nuts
Fruitcake or Christmas Pudding
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog in the Dr. Seuss book “How The Grinch Stole Christmas”?
Max
This song, written by Irving Berlin, is the best-selling single of all time.
White Christmas
In North America, children hang their stockings by the fireplace. Where do they hang them in England?
At the foot of their bed
What presents did the three wise men bring?
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
Soft and chewy or hard and crispy. This treat made its way to Europe when 11th-century Crusaders brought back a certain spice from the Middle East
Gingerbread
A 2003 romantic comedy showcasing several famous British actors including Keira Kneightly, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth and Emma Thompson
Love, Actually
This singer popularized the song that describes the cozy feelings of being "Home for the Holidays."
Perry Como
In North America, they call him Santa Claus. What do they call him in England?
Father Christmas
Which fairytale were the gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel and Gretel
This French Christmas dessert is a rolled sponge cake decorated to look like a log, often topped with powdered sugar to resemble snow.
Yule log (Bûche de Noël)
In the Christmas Classic 'Home Alone' where is the McCallister family traveling for the holidays?
Paris, France
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," these 12 gifts are given over the course of the twelve days.
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
Partridge in a pear tree.
What holiday figure comes to punish bad children in Nordic countries during the holiday season?
Krampus
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
The Grinch (2018)
In this country KFC is eaten as a Christmas tradition.
Japan
In the movie Elf, what is the best way to spread Christmas cheer?
"To sing loud for all to hear"
The English christmas carol "I Saw Three Ships" is believed to have been published by William Sandys in this century.
17th century
Celebrated on December 13th, this Swedish holiday honors a saint with processions featuring girls in white dresses, candles, and a special saffron bun.
St. Lucia's Day
Name all of Santa's 9 reindeer
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph