Christmas Riddles
I’m red and white and come down the chimney. Who am I?
Santa Clause
A naughty gift
Coal
This dessert is made from a mix of dried fruits and nuts, sometimes soaked in alcohol.
FRUIT CAKE
These striped sweets are shaped like a cane and often hung on trees.
Candy Canes
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer…”
…had a very shiny nose
I come once a year, but live in many homes. I’m dressed in green and decorated in chrome. What am I?
Christmas Tree
Santa’s Helper
Elf
This sweet, spiced cookie is often cut into shapes like stars, trees, or people
gingerbread
This tradition counts down the days until Christmas, often using small doors or treats
Advent Calendar
“ O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant…”
…O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem
I shine at night, vanish by day, and multiply without growing. What am I?
Christmas Lights
A gift of Magi
Frankincense
This fruit is often part of holiday desserts and drinks, like pies and sauces
Cranberry
This treat is often left out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
Cookies and Milk
“God rest ye merry, gentlemen…”
…let nothing you dismay…
I’m hung in doorways and kissed under. What am I?
Mistletoe
Santa’s ninth reindeer
Rudolph
A holiday dessert with a rich custard filling, traditionally baked in a crust and sometimes topped with meringue.
pumpkin pie
This tradition involves singing festive songs door to door.
Christmas Caroling
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…”
“…with the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you ‘Be of good cheer!’”
What Bahamian Christmas dessert is traditionally boiled in a cloth and served with a rum or brandy sauce?
Guava Duff
a Christmas flower
Poinsettia
A creamy, spiced holiday drink traditionally made with milk, eggs, sugar, and nutmeg.
Eggnog
This tradition involves exchanging gifts anonymously to spread holiday cheer.
Secret Santa
Frosty the Snowman was a jolly happy soul
…with a corncob pipe and a button nose…