Christmas traditions
This green plant with red berries is hung during Christmas and is believed to bring good luck.
Holly / Mistletoe
This movie features a boy named Kevin who is left alone at Christmas.
Home alone
In this country, people celebrate with fireworks and eat tamales on Christmas Eve.
Mexico
This song starts with the words "Jingle bells, jingle bells..."
Jingle bells
This popular Christmas decoration is usually a triangle shape and covered in lights and ornaments.
Christmas Tree
This green character tries to steal Christmas but changes his mind in the end.
The Grinch
In this country, children leave shoes out for Saint Nicholas to fill with gifts.
Netherlands
This song wishes people "a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year."
We wish you a merry Christmas
Children write letters to this man, who brings presents on Christmas Eve.
Santa Claus
This movie is about a magical train that takes children to the North Pole.
The Polar Express
In this country, Christmas includes KFC as a popular meal.
Japan
This classic Christmas song is about dreaming of a snowy holiday.
White Christmas
People hang these near the fireplace for Santa to fill with small gifts.
Stocking
This movie stars Will Ferrell as a human raised by elves in the North Pole.
Elf
In this country, children believe the Three Kings, not Santa, bring gifts.
Spain
This famous Christmas carol is sung about a silent, holy night.
Silent Night