Movies
This movie features a boy left home alone at Christmas.
Home Alone
This plant is traditionally hung in doorways for holiday kisses.
Mistletoe
Santa is called this name in Spain.
Papa Noel
This is placed at the top of the Christmas tree.
Star or Angel
This red-and-white candy is shaped like a shepherd’s staff.
Candy Cane
Buddy the Elf travels to New York City to find his father in this film.
Elf
Children often leave these out for Santa.
Cookies and Milk
What holiday celebrates the arrival of the Three Wise Men; children receive gifts, and families eat the Rosca de Reyes, a wreath-shaped sweet bread with hidden figures.
Dia de los Reyes, (Three Kings Day)
These hang from the fireplace.
Stockings
This plant is associated with Christmas and has red leaves and green foliage.
Poinsetta
This animated movie tells the story of a train heading to the North Pole featuring Tom Hanks.
The Polar Express
Some families attend this special church service late at night.
Midnight Mass
In Japan, many people eat this fast food on Christmas. A. KFC
B. McDonalds
C. Pizza Hut
A. KFC
This green decoration is hung on doors.
Wreath
This Christmas decoration represents light during the darkest time of year.
Candles
Finish this line from How the Grinch Stole Christmas:
"Well, in Whoville they say, That the Grinch's small ____, Grew _____ sizes that day!
heart, three
This tradition involves counting down the days to Christmas with small surprises.
Advent Calendar
This country celebrates Christmas with a giant straw goat.
Sweden
This decoration represents the birth of Jesus.
Nativity
This star is said to have guided the Wise Men to Bethlehem.
Star of Bethlehem
Name the movie:
“God bless us, everyone!”
A Christmas Carol
In some countries, children receive gifts from this saint on December 6th.
Saint Nicolas
What is the name of a wild-looking man covered in fur or rags who carries a switch (or ruten) to hit misbehaving children from German traditions.
Belsnickel/Krampus
The tradition of decorating evergreen trees came from which country?
Germany
This Christmas decoration symbolizes eternity because it has no beginning or end.
Wreath