Christmas Traditions
This plant is traditionally hung above the doorway at Christmas.
What is mistletoe?
This is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time.
What is Home Alone?
They sing the famous song "Last Christmas."
Who is Wham?
This is the most common color of Hanukkah decorations.
What are blue and white?
The Christmas Truce, where both sides agreed to a temporary cease-fire to celebrate the holiday, occurred during this war.
What is World War I?
This country is credited with starting the tradition of exchanging gifts at Christmas.
What is Germany?
This is the main character's real name in the movie "Elf."
What is Buddy?
This song begins with the lyrics "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire."
The Christmas Song
This country is credited with the tradition of lighting candles on an Advent wreath.
What is Germany?
This historical figure is associated with the story of Hanukkah, leading the Maccabean Revolt.
Who is Judah Maccabee?
These often contain a paper crown, a small toy or trinket, and a festive joke or riddle. Used primarily in England.
What are Christmas crackers?
This is where the McAllistars are traveling in "Home Alone."
This is the gift given on the fifth day in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas."
What are five golden rings?
This is the creature that inspired tinsel.
What is a spider?
This ancient Roman festival is believed to have influenced the date of the celebration of Christmas on December 25th.
What is Saturnalia?
This is the traditional Christmas meal in England
What is Roast Turkey and Christmas pudding?
This is the classic holiday film that first featured the song "White Christmas."
What is "Holiday Inn?"
This is the time it is rockin' according to the song "Jingle Bell Rock."
What is jingle bell time?
This is the traditional name for the Christmas Eve celebration in Mexico.
What is Nochebuena?
This English gentleman is credited with popularizing the custom of sending holiday cards.
Who is Sir Henry Cole?