Xmas Around the Globe
Famous Xmas Songs
Holiday Movies and TV Specials
Xmas Foods and Treats
Xmas Traditions and Symbols
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This country celebrates Christmas with a special feast called "Réveillon" that lasts until midnight

France

100

This Christmas song, first recorded by Mariah Carey in 1994, has become one of the most popular holiday tunes

All I Want For Christmas Is You

100

In this animated TV special,  someone tries to steal Christmas from the people of Whoville

How The Grinch Stole Christmas

100

These colorful, candy-striped treats are often hung on Christmas trees and enjoyed as a holiday sweet

Candy Canes

100

This traditional Christmas decoration is often placed atop a Christmas tree and guided the Wise Men

The Christmas Star

200

In this country is where "La Posada" is celebrated, where people reenact Mary and Joseph's search for shelter

Mexico

200

This carol starts with the line “__________, 'Glory to the new born King'”

Hark the Herald Angles Sing

200

This 2000 holiday movie features a young boy named Kevin who is accidentally left home alone during Christmas

Home Alone

200

This holiday beverage, made with milk, sugar, eggs, and alcohol, is commonly consumed during the Christmas season

Egg Nog

200

This red-and-green Christmas plant, often used as decoration, is said to bring good luck if kissed under

Mistletoe

300

This country has the tradition of St. Nicholas Day, which involves children placing shoes out to be filled with gifts on December 6th

Germany

300

This Christmas song, first recorded by Nat King Cole in 1946, is known for its line “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire”

The Christmas Song

300

This 2004 Christmas movie stars Will Ferrell as a human raised by elves at the North Pole

Elf

300

This traditional Christmas dessert in the U.S. is made from a spiced fruitcake and often soaked in rum or brandy

Christmas Pudding

300

In this country  the tradition of hanging stockings for Santa Claus to fill with gifts originated

Netherlands

400

In this country, people celebrate Christmas with the tradition of the "Yule Lads," 13 mischievous figures who visits children

Iceland

400

This holiday song was written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono in 1971, promoting peace during Christmas

Happy Xmas (War is Over)

400

In this 1946 Christmas classic  George Bailey learns that “no man is a failure who has friends”

It's A Wonderful Life

400

This popular Christmas food in the UK consists of a roasted bird, often stuffed, and served with gravy, sprouts, and potatoes

Roast Turkey

400

In Germany it is traditional to celebrate Christmas by hiding a "______ Ornament" on the Christmas tree, with the finder receiving a special gift

Pickle

500

In this European country it is traditional to celebrate Christmas Eve with a big family dinner, followed by attending a midnight church service and then feasting on "fish dishes"

Poland

500

This Christmas song, written by Irving Berlin, became a hit when performed by Bing Crosby in 1942

White Christmas

500

In this 1988 Christmas movie John McClane tries to stop terrorists from ruining a Christmas party

Die Hard

500

This is the name of the famous French Christmas log-shaped dessert made from sponge cake and buttercream

Bûche de Noël

500

This holiday symbol, made of evergreen branches, is hung on doors and symbolizes hospitality and peace during Christmas

Wreath