Holidays Across the Globe
This Jewish celebration lasts eight nights and includes the lighting of the menorah.
What is Hanukkah?
A young boy travels by train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
What is “The Polar Express”?
People kiss under this holiday greenery.
What is mistletoe?
This warm chocolate drink is often topped with marshmallows.
What is hot chocolate?
In Mexico, families celebrate this December 12th holiday honoring the Virgin Mary.
What is Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe?
This Christmas Eve hostage crisis defines this 1988 holiday-debated film.
What is “Die Hard”?
Homes hang these decorative items on Christmas trees.
What are ornaments?
This is a spiced, heated drink with red wine and citrus.
What is mulled wine?
In Germany and Austria, this horned creature accompanies St. Nicholas, punishing misbehaving children.
Who is Krampus?
This animated classic follows a snowman who comes to life with a magic hat.
What is “Frosty the Snowman”?
Lighting the kinara is part of this cultural holiday.
What is Kwanzaa?
This holiday drink, originating from is often spiked with rum or Brandy and sometimes garnished with a sprinkle of nutmeg.
What is Eggnog?
Icelandic folklore says 13 mischievous brothers visit children before Christmas; they’re known as these.
Who are the Yule Lads?
The Griswolds attempt the perfect family Christmas in this 1989 comedy.
What is “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”?
This country began the Christmas tree tradition before spreading world-wide.
What is Germany?
This English dessert with dried fruits is set aflame.
What is Christmas pudding?
In Japan, families enjoy this fast-food meal on Christmas thanks to a wildly successful 1970s campaign.
What is KFC?
A courtroom battle questions if a department-store Santa is real in this 1947 film.
What is “Miracle on 34th Street”?
Swedes honor a girl with a candle crown on December 13th.
What is St. Lucia Day?
A dessert with bread, custard, and spices, baked golden.
What is bread pudding?