Festive Foods & Treats
This sweet, often shaped like a person, is commonly decorated with icing at Christmas.
What is a gingerbread cookie?
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, this small Whoville resident questions the true meaning of Christmas.
Who is Cindy Lou Who?
This green plant with red berries is often hung in doorways for people to kiss under.
What is mistletoe?
In Luke’s Gospel, this angel appeared to shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus.
Who is Gabriel?
In the song “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” this sweet treat is demanded at the end of each verse.
What is figgy pudding?
This classic hot cocoa topping melts into the drink and is often toasted over a fire.
What are marshmellows?
According to the poem, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Santa’s little round belly shakes like this when he laughs.
A bowl full of jelly
The Christmas stocking tradition may have originated from this European saint, who is said to have left gold in children’s socks.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
According to Matthew, the Magi followed this celestial object to find the newborn King.
What is the Star of Bethlehem?
In Christmas with the Kranks, Nora and Luther Krank plan to skip Christmas and go on this type of vacation.
What is a Caribbean Cruise?
In the UK, this flaming dessert is traditionally served with a sprig of holly on top.
What is Christmas pudding?
In A Christmas Carol, this author created the character Ebenezer Scrooge.
Who is Charles Dickens?
The Yule log, a traditional Christmas symbol, originated in this region of Europe, where it was burned to celebrate the winter solstice.
Before Jesus was born, this prophet foretold that a virgin would conceive and bear a son called Immanuel.
Who is Isaiah?
In The Holiday, to amuse his daughters and impress Amanda, Hugh Grant’s character reluctantly dons the guise of this silly, imaginary persona.
Who is Mr. Napkin Head?
This dried fruit is traditionally hidden inside British Christmas pudding and once symbolized good luck.
What is a raisin?
The Land of Sweets in The Nutcracker is ruled by this character, who rewards Clara for her bravery.
Who is The Sugar Plum Fairy?
This plant, native to Mexico, became a popular Christmas symbol in the U.S. thanks to a 19th-century diplomat.
What is a poinsettia?
This Roman emperor’s census caused Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem, fulfilling the prophecy of the Messiah’s birthplace.
Who is Caesar Augustus?
In Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town, this toy maker becomes an ally of Kris Kringle in delivering toys to children.
Who is the Winter Warlock?
This Scandinavian holiday drink, often served warm, is flavored with spices like cardamom and cloves and is referred to as mulled wine in the states.
What is glögg?
The Grinch lives on this mountain above Whoville.
The tradition of decorating a Christmas tree is believed to have started in this European country in the 16th century.
What is Germany?
Bethlehem, known as the birthplace of Jesus, was historically part of Judea in the Roman Empire and today is located in this Palestinian territory near Jerusalem.
In the movie Home Alone, Kevin McCallister defends his house from these two burglars.
Who are Harry & Marv?