Christmas History
Rooted in Christian tradition, Christmas historically celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who was born in what town?
Bethlehem
This baked treat is often shaped like a person and decorated with icing.
Gingerbread Cookie
This country’s children look forward to gifts from Father Christmas, also known as Père Noël.
France
This reindeer leads Santa’s sleigh with a glowing red nose.
Rudolph
This animated classic features a green character who tries to steal Christmas.
The Grinch
The tradition of decorating trees for Christmas began in this country.
Germany
This red-and-white striped treat is a Christmas classic.
Candy Cane
In Germany, children leave shoes out for this gift-bringer on December 6th.
St. Nicholas
This singer is known as the “Queen of Christmas.”
Mariah Carey
This romantic comedy features multiple love stories and takes place in London at Christmas.
Love Actually
The modern image of Santa Claus was heavily popularized by this beverage company’s 1930s advertisements.
Coca-Cola
In England, this dense dessert made with dried fruit is traditionally set on fire before serving.
Christmas (Figgy) Pudding
In Japan, this fast-food restaurant is the most popular place to eat on Christmas Day.
KFC
This author wrote A Christmas Carol.
Charles Dickens
This character proclaims, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”
Buddy the Elf
The first U.S. state to officially recognize Christmas as a holiday was this one.
Alabama
This beverage holiday beverage is often spiked with rum or bourbon.
Eggnog
In Ukraine, families often decorate Christmas trees with this lucky insect ornament.
Spider Webs
This child left "home alone" at Christmas and defended his house from burglars.
Kevin McCallister
This Bruce Willis movie is famously debated as a Christmas movie.
Die Hard
This famous poem begins with the line “’Twas the night before Christmas…”
A Visit from St. Nicholas
This traditional Christmas Eve meal in Italy features seven seafood dishes.
Feast of the Seven Fishes
In the Philippines, this is the world’s longest Christmas season, beginning as early as this month.
September
This stop-motion character’s creator, Rankin/Bass, also made Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Frosty the Snowman
This action-comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger follows a dad trying to find a sold-out toy.
Jingle All the Way