Christmas Traditions
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.
What is "kissing under the mistletoe?"
This “Home Alone” character fends off a pair of robbers by building slapstick traps in his house.
Who is Kevin McAlister?
This thing is put up and decorated in most homes for Christmas.
What is a Christmas tree?
The lyrics to this timeless Christmas song describe a wintery ride in a one-horse open sleigh, but never once mention the word “Christmas.”
What is “Jingle Bells”?
What African-American holiday, created by Maulana Karenga, celebrates African heritage and lasts for seven days?
What is Kwanzaa?
This is a traditional holiday drink made with either milk or water.
What is hot chocolate?
This green creature wants to destroy Christmas.
Who is the Grinch?
Christmas commemorates and celebrates this event.
What is the birth of Jesus Christ?
Spotify has a playlist featuring 100 different versions of this holiday bop, which was originally written and recorded by 1980s Brit Pop duo Wham!
What is "Last Christmas"?
This holiday, observed in the U.K. on the day after Christmas, originated as a way for the rich to give their servants boxes of items to share with their families.
What is Boxing Day?
The Rockettes perform their Christmas spectacular tradition, high kicks and all, in this famous New York theater.
What is Radio City Music Hall?
Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.
What is Elf?
This is where Santa typically enters the house.
What is the chimney?
This catch 1994 Christmas tune is the best-selling Christmas single ever recorded by a female artist, and is one of the highest-selling singles in music history.
What is "All I Want For Christmas Is You?"
In Mexico, what is the name of the celebration where children reenact the journey of Mary and Joseph?
What is Las Posadas?
This object is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding.
What is a coin?
The name of the Grinch's dog?
Who is Max?
It consists of inexpensive foil now, but this glittery decoration started as strips of real silver.
What is tinsel?
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
What is eggnog?
During Hanukkah, how many candles are lit on a menorah in total by the end of the holiday?
What is 44?
A witch drops presents down chimneys in this European country’s Christmas traditions.
What is Italy?
There is an ongoing debate online about whether this action flick starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman is actually a Christmas film.
What is Die Hard?
These are the names of all 9 reindeer.
Who are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blizten, and Rudolph?
It may sound like a composition from the Middle Ages, but this classic Christmas hymn appeared in 1843 and made its debut in 1847.
What is "O Holy Night"?
Which culture celebrates Dongzhi Festival, marking the winter solstice with family reunions and tangyuan (sweet rice balls)?
What is Chinese culture?