Christmas Traditions
What is the traditional color of Santa Claus' suit?
Red
In "Home Alone," what is the name of the young boy who is accidentally left behind by his family?
Kevin McCallister
What traditional Christmas dessert is also known as plum pudding?
Christmas Pudding
What popular Christmas song was composed by James Pierpont?
"Jingle Bells"
According to tradition, what do you leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Milk and cookies
What is the main ingredient in the traditional Christmas drink, eggnog?
Egg
What 2003 film tells the story of Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole?
Elf
What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
In the song "Jingle Bells," what type of sleigh is mentioned?
One-horse open sleigh
What is the name of the character who wants to stop Christmas from coming in Dr. Seuss's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"?
The Grinch
In which country did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate?
Germany
In "The Polar Express," what is the destination of the train?
The North Pole
In what month do Russians celebrate Christmas?
January
Name all of Santa Claus's reindeer, as popularized by the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" (commonly known as "The Night Before Christmas")
In "The Nutcracker," what is the name of the young girl who receives the Nutcracker as a gift?
Clara
In Mexico, it's customary to celebrate Christmas with a piñata shaped like this animal.
Donkey
Who played the Grinch in the live-action film adaptation of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
Jim Carrey
What Christmas decoration is based on an ancient pagan tradition to ward off evil spirits?
Mistletoe
What is the name of the angel in "It's a Wonderful Life"?
Clarence
What holiday figure is known for punishing naughty children and leaving switches or coal in their stockings?
Krampus
What popular Christmas plant is known for its red and green leaves?
Poinsettia
In "A Christmas Carol," what are the names of Scrooge's three ghosts?
Past, Present, and Yet to Come (or Future)
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what gift is given on the fifth day?
Five golden rings.
In the song "Frosty the Snowman," what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
In what country did the tradition of hanging stockings by the fireplace originate?
The Netherlands.