December Holidays
This “festival of lights,” observed for eight nights, often falls in December
What is Hanukkah?
This song has helped millions practice their Spanish holiday wishes
What is “Feliz Navidad”?
Children who misbehave may find a lump of this black rock in their stockings on Christmas morning
What is coal?
The bestselling holiday song recorded by a female artist is this 1994 hit by Mariah Carey
What is "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?
One team member participated in the world championships for this
What is pesto?
Celebrated on December 26 in many Commonwealth countries
What is Boxing Day?
The German word for this spiced mulled wine
What is Glühwein?
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good
What is the Elf on a Shelf?
In the movie “Home Alone,” this is where the McCallister family is traveling for Christmas
What is Paris?
One of our team members shares a name with another team member's kid
Who is Charlie?
Beginning December 26 and lasting seven days, this celebration honors African American culture and community
What is Kwanzaa?
In the Netherlands and Belgium, kids leave shoes out for this December figure and his helpers; treats (and sometimes twigs!) may appear
Who is Sinterklaas?
This piece of clothing brought Frosty the Snowman to life
What is his old silk hat?
A tongue‑in‑cheek December 23 pop‑culture “holiday” from Seinfeld
What is Festivus?
Two of our team members have pets with this same name
Who is Pickles?
Marking the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere, this event occurs around December 21
What is the Winter Solstice?
This Austrian tradition features a horned figure who accompanies St. Nicholas parades, scaring mischief out of children
Who is Krampus?
This reindeer’s name means “thunder” in German
Who is Donner?
A cappella group whose Christmas albums dominate December playlists
Who are Pentatonix?
This team member has pet rats
Who is Sara?
Late December midwinter traditions in pagan/neo‑pagan communities
What is Yule?
This is a December 6th gift‑giving tradition across parts of Europe
What is St. Nicholas Day?
When the Grinch discovers the true meaning of Christmas, his heart grows this number of sizes
What is three?
Stop‑motion classic with Jack Skellington
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
This is the newest addition of our team by birth
Who is Aila