Christmas Around the World
Christmas is celebrated on this date.
December 25
These animals pull Santa's sleigh.
Reindeer
Frozen water that falls from clouds as flakes.
Snow
This red-and-white striped candy is shaped like a hook.
A candy cane
This snowman comes to life when a magic hat is placed on his head.
Frosty
At Mexican holiday parties, kids swing a stick to break open this candy-filled container.
A piñata
This reindeer has a glowing red nose.
Rudolph
Snowflakes almost always have this many sides or points.
6
This warm chocolate drink is often topped with marshmallows.
Hot cocoa (hot chocolate)
This grumpy green character tried to steal Christmas from Whoville.
The Grinch
In this country, Christmas comes in the summer, and many families spend it at the beach.
Australia
Santa's little helpers who build the toys.
Elves
Water freezes at this temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.
32°F
Cookies shaped like little people, flavored with ginger.
Gingerbread men
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, a partridge sits in this kind of tree.
A pear tree
The tradition of bringing a Christmas tree inside the house is usually traced to this European country.
Germany
Santa's home and workshop are found here.
The North Pole
The shortest day of the year, in December, is called this.
The winter solstice
Kids often leave this crunchy orange vegetable out for Santa's reindeer.
Carrots
In A Christmas Carol, this grumpy old man is visited by ghosts on Christmas Eve.
Ebenezer Scrooge
In Italy, a kind old witch with this name brings gifts to children on January 6.
La Befana
Santa Claus is based on this real saint who lived long ago and was known for secret gift-giving.
Saint Nicholas
In North America, wild reindeer are called by this name.
Caribou
Eggnog is made mainly from milk, sugar, and this ingredient.
Eggs
This English author wrote A Christmas Carol.
Charles Dickens