Christmas Traditions
This figure is said to live at the North Pole and deliver gifts on Christmas Eve
What do people wear on their feet to make walking in deep snow easier?
Snowshoes
This is the temperature at which water freezes, measured in degrees Celsius.
0°C
This song tells the story of a snowman who comes to life.
Frosty the Snowman
This movie tells the story of a grumpy green character who tries to steal Christmas.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
These circular decorations made of evergreen branches are often hung on doors.
Wreath
This Canadian winter sport uses stones and brooms and is often played on ice.
Curling
This condition happens to your skin when it has been exposed to extremely cold temperatures for too long
Frostbite
This song lists gifts given over twelve days.
The 12 days of Christmas
In Elf, Buddy’s favourite food includes spaghetti topped with this.
Syrup
This plant is often kissed under during the holiday season.
Mistletoe
How many designated faceoff spots are on an ice hockey rink?
9
This winter storm can bring heavy snow, strong winds, and poor visibility.
Blizzard
This traditional Christmas song begins with “Dashing through the snow.”
Jingle Bells
In this animated film, a train takes children on a magical journey to the North Pole.
The Polar Express
This red-and-white plant is often used as a Christmas decoration and is also called the Christmas flower
Poinsettia
What day of the year has the fewest amount of daylight hours?
Bonus 200 points: What is the day called?
Winter Solstice on December 21
This winter phenomenon creates beautiful patterns of ice crystals on windows.
Frost
This carol includes the line “Fa la la la la, la la la la.”
Deck the halls
What is the first and last name of the child who protects his house from burglars using traps in the movie Home Alone
Kevin McCallister
This traditional Christmas dessert is often rolled and decorated to look like a log.
Yule Log
This Canadian province is famous for its winter carnival, featuring ice sculptures and a giant snowman mascot.
Bonus: 300 points if you can say snowman in French
Quebec
Bonus: bonhomme de neige
This province is known for having some of the coldest winter temperatures in Canada.
Manitoba
“You better watch out, you better not cry…” comes from this song.
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
This character learns the true meaning of Christmas after being visited by three ghosts.
Ebenezer Scrooge