Christmas Tradition Elsewhere
In the United States, children leave cookies and milk for this jolly gift-giver on Christmas Eve.
Santa Claus
In this 1990 movie, Kevin McCallister is left behind when his family goes on vacation.
Home Alone
This city hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics, showcasing athletes from around the world.
Paris
These red-and-white striped confections are traditionally hung on Christmas trees and are shaped like a shepherd's crook.
Candy Canes
This type of tree, known for its strong fragrance and soft needles, is one of the most popular Christmas tree choices.
Fir tree.
In Japan, many families celebrate Christmas by dining at this fast-food restaurant.
KFC
This animated film features a train ride to the North Pole and stars Tom Hanks as multiple characters.
The Polar Express
In 2024, this individual was elected as the President of the United States for a second non-consecutive term.
Donald J. Trump
This popular Christmas treat is made from ginger, molasses, and cinnamon, and is often shaped into little men.
Gingerbread Men
This popular Christmas tree decoration is usually placed at the very top and often represents an angel or a star.
Tree topper.
In the Philippines, people enjoy this colorful dessert made of sticky rice and coconut milk during Christmas celebrations.
Bibingka
Jim Carrey starred as this green, Christmas-hating character in a 2000 live-action adaptation.
The Grinch
This country elected Claudia Sheinbaum as its first female president in 2024.
This candy, typically made from sugar, corn syrup, and butter, is a popular treat in the United States and often appears at Christmas in the form of brittle.
Peanut brittle
This country is often credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century.
Germany
In Mexico, this reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter is performed nightly in the days leading up to Christmas.
Las Posadas
This Will Ferrell movie follows a man raised at the North Pole who learns he’s actually human.
Elf
This animated sequel, released in summer 2024, became the highest-grossing movie of the season.
Inside Out 2
In Italy, this almond-based confection is often served around Christmas and is shaped like a small, round cake.
Marzipan
This tree, known for its silver-blue needles, is often used as a Christmas tree and has a strong, citrusy scent.
A blue spruce tree.
In Ukraine, it’s considered good luck to find this decoration on a Christmas tree.
A spiderweb
Bruce Willis stars in this 1988 action movie set during a Christmas party.
Die Hard
The Academy announced in 2024 that this new category will be introduced at the 98th Oscars in 2026.
This cake, often frosted with white icing and decorated with holly, is commonly served at Christmas dinners.
Yule log (or Bûche de Noël)
This U.S. state is home to the largest Christmas tree, which is displayed annually in a public park in its capital city.
New York? (The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in New York City)