Christmas Traditions
This red-suited man delivers gifts on Christmas Eve.
Who is Santa Claus?
This animated classic features a train ride to the North Pole.
What is The Polar Express?
This upbeat Mariah Carey song has become a modern Christmas anthem.
What is “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?
These red and white striped candies are shaped like shepherds’ staffs.
What are candy canes?
This miniature cars and intricate tracks franchise inspired collectors and enthusiasts around the world.
What are Hot Wheels?
Hanging this plant encourages people to kiss underneath it.
What is mistletoe?
This movie features a young boy accidentally left home alone during Christmas.
What is Home Alone?
This song mentions “a partridge in a pear tree.”
What is “The 12 Days of Christmas”?
This creamy holiday drink is often served with a sprinkle of nutmeg.
What is eggnog?
This fast-paced, spinning toy became a craze, with kids collecting and battling them.
What are Beyblades?
These animals pull Santa’s sleigh.
What are reindeer?
This green character tries to ruin Christmas but ultimately joins their celebration.
Who is the Grinch?
This song tells the story of a magical hat bringing a snowman to life.
What is “Frosty the Snowman”?
In Mexico, these corn-based parcels wrapped in husks are a Christmas Eve tradition.
What are tamales?
This doll, introduced in 1959 by Mattel, became one of the best-selling toys of all time.
What is Barbie?
This decoration, often placed on a fireplace or staircase, is said to be where Santa leaves small gifts.
What are stockings?
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, this skeletal character with a love for Christmas mistakenly tries to take over the holiday.
Who is Jack Skellington?
This Christmas carol, written in 1818, was originally composed in German as “Stille Nacht.”
What is “Silent Night”?
In Japan, this fast-food chain has become a popular choice for Christmas dinner.
What is KFC?
This handheld gaming console, released in 2004, captured the hearts of gamers worldwide.
What is the Nintendo DS?
The Three Kings, or Magi, brought these three gifts to honor the newborn Jesus, each symbolizing a different aspect of His life. What were the gifts?
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
In A Christmas Carol, the ghost shows the potential lonely and grim future
Who is the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?
The original title of this Christmas carol was “The One Horse Open Sleigh.”
What is “Jingle Bells”?
Known as "King Cake" in some cultures, this bread-like cake contains a hidden trinket or bean.
What is a Rosca de Reyes (or Galette des Rois)?
This global franchise includes video games, trading cards, TV shows, and movies, all centered around capturing and battling creatures.
What is Pokémon?