Christmas Traditions
Families often hang these by the fireplace to hold small gifts.
What are stockings?
This snowman comes to life when a magical hat is placed on his head.
Who is "Frosty the Snowman"?
This singer made “All I Want for Christmas Is You” a holiday classic.
Who is Mariah Carey?
DAILY DOUBLE:
You can get your Christmas card postmarked not at the North Pole, but at the city called North Pole, located in this U.S. State.
What is Alaska?
These things can be found on the top of all of the reindeers head.
What are antlers?
This tradition involves opening one small gift each day leading up to Christmas.
What is an Advent calendar?
DAILY DOUBLE:
In The Polar Express, this character wears a bell and rides a magical train to the North Pole.
Who is the conductor?
A song about a boy who plays an instrument to honor the newborn Jesus.
What is the Little Drummer Boy?
In Hawaii, Santa can be seen wearing this attire.
What is Aloha Wear?
The day that the reindeers help Santa pull his sleigh.
What is Christmas Eve?
This evergreen plant was used in pagan winter rituals long before Christmas.
What is the Mistletoe?
This mischievous elf on the shelf watches children and reports to Santa.
Who is the Elf on the Shelf?
Jingle Bells was originally written for this holiday.
What is Thanksgiving?
Making a stop in Samoa during this season.
What is Summer?
DAILY DOUBLE:
The three reindeers whose names start with D.
Who is Dasher, Dancer, and Donner?
This is a popular edible holiday activity, made of different candies and frosting.
What is a gingerbread house?
This saint inspired the modern legend of Santa Claus.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
A popular song during the Christmas season that is NOT in English.
What is "Feliz Navidad"?
In this country, children receive gifts from St. Nicholas on December 6 instead of Christmas Day.
What is the Netherlands?
Santa’s reindeer wear these to help them be seen at night.
What are bells?
This character lives on Mount Crumpit.
Who is the Grinch?
In 1985, a little girl sang about wanting this animal for Christmas.
What is a Hippopotamus?
In most European countries, Santa is known by this name.
What is "Father Christmas"?
This reindeer has a name that means “leap or spring forward.”
Who is Prancer?