Classic Christmas Movies
In Home Alone, the burglars are known collectively by this nickname.
Who are The Wet Bandits?
This German spiced bread is traditionally eaten during Advent.
What is lebkuchen?
This tradition marks the start of Christmas Eve in many cultures with a midnight service.
What is Midnight Mass?
Santa is also known by this name in the United States.
Who is St. Nicholas?
Santa’s sleigh is traditionally pulled by this many reindeer.
What is eight?
In It’s a Wonderful Life, George Bailey’s guardian angel has not yet earned his wings.
Who is Clarence Odbody?
Eggnog is traditionally flavored with this spice derived from tree seeds.
What is nutmeg?
This wreath tradition includes lighting one candle each Sunday before Christmas.
What is an Advent wreath?
This Filipino tradition includes nine days of early-morning church services.
What is Simbang Gabi?
This character is known for stealing Christmas in Whoville before having a change of heart.
Who is the Grinch?
In Elf, Buddy works at this department store after arriving in New York City.
What is Gimbels?
This French Christmas dessert translates to “log.”
What is bûche de Noël?
This tradition involves hiding a pickle ornament in a Christmas tree.
What is the Christmas pickle?
In Ukraine, traditional Christmas trees are often decorated with this item for good luck.
What are spider webs?
This character guides Santa’s sleigh with a glowing red nose.
Who is Rudolph?
The train conductor in The Polar Express is voiced by this actor.
Who is Tom Hanks?
This Scandinavian beverage is a hot mulled wine served during the holidays.
What is glögg?
In some European traditions, children place shoes out instead of stockings for gifts.
What is St. Nicholas Day?
In Spain, gifts are traditionally delivered on January 6 by these figures.
Who are the Three Kings?
This snowman comes to life when a magical hat is placed on his head.
Who is Frosty the Snowman?
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Whoville is located south of this mountain.
What is Mount Crumpit?
This Italian Christmas bread contains candied fruit and raisins and is often shaped like a dome.
What is panettone?
This Scandinavian tradition celebrates the feast day of St. Lucia with candle crowns.
What is St. Lucia’s Day?
In Japan, it’s become popular to eat this fast food on Christmas.
What is KFC?
This mischievous character watches children and reports back to Santa.
Who is the Elf on the Shelf?