Traditions
Celebrating the night of Christmas Eve, usually in the form of a meal after midnight
What is Noche Buena?
A movie about a skeleton man plotting to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the role
What is "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?
This rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage is historically known as "milk punch"
What is egg nog?
This led the Three Magi to the birthplace of Jesus
What is the Star of Bethlehem?
George Washington crossed this river on December 25, 1776 to launch a surprise attack on Trenton, which was held by a force of German soldiers known as Hessians.
What is the Deleware?
A Filipino tradition of creating lanterns that resemble the Star of Bethlehem
What is a parol?
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear."
What is "Elf"?
A baked or cooked food that is typically small, flat and sweet; may include other ingredients such as raisins, oats, chocolate chips, nuts, etc.
What is a cookie?
These have been used to announce the arrival of the Christmas season
What are bells?
This basketball player scored 60 points in a Christmas Day loss to the New Jersey Nets
Who is Bernard King?
A well-known tradition that started in Scandinavia involving a particular plant from Norse mythology; used as a weapon, this plant now represents love
What is "kissing under the mistletoe"?
A movie where a new Santa is chosen when the old one falls off the roof
What is "The Santa Clause"?
A baked dish consisting of a filling over a pastry base with an open top not covered with pastry
What is a tart?
This animal represents the concept of peace
What is a dove?
This letter is meant to be an abbreviation of the Greek word for "Christ"
What is the letter "x?"
A party game where amusing, impractical gifts are exchanged during festivities; also called "Yankee swap" or "Dirty Santa"
What is "White Elephant"?
In this Christmas movie released in 1996 that featured Arnold Schwarzenegger, Turbo Man was the desired toy that everyone was trying to buy
What is "Jingle All the Way"?
A common type of nut consumed during the fall and winter seasons; can be eaten raw, roasted or boiled
What is a chestnut?
A circular, never-ending symbol of eternal love and rebirth; can also symbolize generosity, giving, and the gathering of family
What is a wreath?
This song was originally written for Thanksgiving, not Christmas; it was a way to commemorate the famed Medford sleigh races
What is "Jingle Bells"?
This savory food serves as a traditional Christmas meal in Japan
What is KFC fried chicken?
"One thing about trains: It doesn't matter where they're goin'. What matters is deciding to get on."
What is "The Polar Express"?
A preparation of fillet steak coated with pâté (a paste, pie or loaf consisting of a forcemeat) and duxelles, which is then wrapped in parma ham and puff pastry, then baked
What is beef wellington?
This confection (something sweet) was meant to symbolize a shepherd's staff and the "gift of spices" given from the Three Wise Men to the baby Jesus
What is a candy cane?
The best-selling Christmas song ever
What is "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby?