Christmas Traditions
This plant is often hung in doorways during Christmas, and couples traditionally kiss under it.
A) Holly
B) Mistletoe
C) Ivy
What is Mistletoe? (B)
This movie features a boy named Kevin who is left behind when his family goes on vacation for Christmas.
A) The Santa Clause
B) Home Alone
C) Elf
What is Home Alone? (B)
This song starts with the lyrics "You better watch out, you better not cry."
A) Jingle Bells
B) Silent Night
C) Santa Claus is Coming to Town
What is "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"? (C)
This country is known for the tradition of eating KFC on Christmas Eve.
A) China
B) Japan
C) South Korea
What is Japan? (B)
This jolly old man is known for delivering presents to children around the world on Christmas Eve.
A) Santa Claus
B) The Easter Bunny
C) Jack Frost
Who is Santa Claus? (A)
This food is often left out on Christmas Eve for Santa Claus along with a glass of milk.
A) Carrots
B) Cookies
C) Candy Canes
What are Cookies? (B)
In this animated film, a train takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
A) Polar Express
B) Christmas Train
C) Magical Sleigh
What is The Polar Express? (A)
This song tells the story of a snowman brought to life by a magical hat.
A) Frosty the Snowman
B) Let It Snow
C) Winter Wonderland
What is "Frosty the Snowman"? (A)
In this country, people often celebrate Christmas by going to the beach since it is summertime there.
A) Brazil
B) Australia
C) South Africa
What is Australia? (B)
These small, magical helpers assist Santa Claus in making toys at the North Pole.
A) Reindeer
B) Elves
C) Snowmen
Who are Elves? (B)
This type of calendar counts down the days until Christmas, often with a treat behind each door.
A) Advent Calendar
B) Lunar Calendar
C) Julian Calendar
What is an Advent Calendar? (A)
This Christmas classic features a grouchy green character who tries to steal Christmas from Whoville.
A) The Grinch
B) Ebenezer Scrooge
C) Frosty
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas? (A)
This classic Christmas carol is about a silent night.
A) Jingle Bells
B) Silent Night
C) O Holy Night
What is "Silent Night"? (B)
This European country is famous for its Christmas markets, especially in cities like Nuremberg and Berlin.
A) France
B) Spain
C) Germany
What is Germany? (C)
This reindeer is known for his red nose and leading Santa's sleigh.
A) Dasher
B) Blitzen
C) Rudolph
Who is Rudolph? (C)
This popular Christmas decoration is a large sock that is hung by the fireplace.
A) Stocking
B) Boot
C) Mitten
What is a Stocking? (A)
This movie stars Will Ferrell as a human raised by elves who travels to New York City to find his father.
A) Elf
B) The Santa Clause
C) Home Alone
What is Elf? (A)
This song includes the lyrics "On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me."
A) The Twelve Days of Christmas
B) Deck the Halls
C) We Wish You a Merry Christmas
What is "The Twelve Days of Christmas"? (A)
In this country, the holiday of Las Posadas re-enacts Mary and Joseph's search for lodging.
A) Mexico
B) Italy
C) Portugal
What is Mexico? (A)
This character, created by Dr. Seuss, is famous for trying to steal Christmas.
A) The Grinch
B) Ebenezer Scrooge
C) Jack Skellington
Who is The Grinch? (A)
In Mexico, this traditional game involves children trying to break a decorated container filled with candy.
A) Piñata
B) Maraca
C) Sombrero
What is a Piñata? (A)
This animated TV special features a misfit reindeer who helps Santa save Christmas.
A) Frosty the Snowman
B) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
C) The Grinch
What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? (B)
This Christmas song is often sung about riding in a one-horse open sleigh.
A) Jingle Bells
B) Sleigh Ride
C) Winter Wonderland
What is "Jingle Bells"? (A)
In this country, Christmas is called "Weihnachten" and involves celebrating with St. Nicholas and Krampus.
A) Switzerland
B) Germany
C) Austria
What is Germany? (B)
This character is a young girl who travels to the Land of Sweets in "The Nutcracker."
A) Clara
B) Alice
C) Dorothy
Who is Clara? (A)