Christmas Traditions
This evergreen plant is often decorated with lights and ornaments.
Christmas Tree
What song was originally written for Thanksgiving but became a Christmas classic?
Jingle Bells
In Home Alone, where is the family traveling when they forgot Kevin?
Paris
In what country did the tradition of the Christmas tree begin?
Germany
Green
This red-and-white striped candy is a popular Christmas treat.
Candy Cane
What Christmas song holds the record for the most covered in history?
Silent Night
What Christmas movie features a train headed to the North Pole?
The Polar Express
In which country do children traditionally leave shoes out to be filled with gifts on Christmas?
The Netherlands
What was the first Christmas ornament material?
Apples
This activity involves singing festive songs door to door.
Caroling
Which singer made "White Christmas" famous in the 1940s?
Bing Crosby
What actor plays George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life?
Jimmy Stewart
In Japan, what fast-food chain is popular for Christmas dinner?
KFC
What U.S. state was the first to officially recognize Christmas as a holiday?
Alabama
Children traditionally hang these by the fireplace for gifts.
Stockings
In the 1800s, which American city held the first large public Christmas tree lighting?
New York City
What actor voices 6 different voices in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
What country celebrates Christmas with a giant straw goat?
Sweden
What popular Christmas symbol was once considered poisonous?
Tinsel (lead-based)
This decorative wreath is often hung on front doors during Christmas.
Wreath
In what year was Christmas declared a federal holiday in the United States?
1870
What Christmas movie was originally released as a horror film in some countries?
The Gremlins
In Ukraine, Christmas trees are often decorated with what unusual item?
Spider webs
What Christmas plant is actually poisonous to humans if eaten, despite being used for decoration?
Mistletoe