Holiday Traditions
Holiday Music
Holiday Facts
Holiday Movies
Holiday Food
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This jolly figure, based on St. Nicholas, is said to deliver presents to children around the world on Christmas Eve.
Who is Santa Claus?
100
This popular holiday song features the lyrics "walking in a winter..."
What is Winter Wonderland?
100
This country is credited with starting the modern tradition of decorating Christmas trees.
What is Germany?
100
This 1946 classic features George Bailey, a man who learns the value of life with help from his guardian angel, Clarence.
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
100
This traditional Thanksgiving side dish is made from bread cubes, vegetables, and seasonings and is often served inside a turkey.
What is stuffing?
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200
This Jewish holiday tradition involves lighting a special candelabrum for eight nights.
What is lighting the menorah?
200
This song by Mariah Carey has become a modern holiday classic and is often played on repeat during December.
What is All I Want for Christmas is You?
200
This Jewish holiday commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil lasting eight days?
What is Hanukkah?
200
This 1990 holiday comedy follows young Kevin McCallister as he defends his home from two bumbling burglars.
What is Home Alone?
200
A holiday staple in Mexico, these steamed corn dough pockets are filled with meats, cheeses, and other fillings?
What are tamales?
300
In Sweden, this holiday tradition features a procession led by a girl wearing a crown of candles.
What is St. Lucia's day?
300
In this beloved song, the protagonist recounts a magical night spent with an animated frozen friend.
What is Frosty the Snowman?
300
This Asian holiday, also known as the Spring festival, is celebrated with red envelopes, dragon dances, and fireworks.
What is Chinese New Year?
300
Will Ferrell plays a human raised by elves in the north Pole in this 2003 holiday comedy.
What is Elf?
300
This sweet treat, often shaped like a shepherd's crook, is a peppermint-flavored symbol of Christmas.
What is a candy cane?
400
During this African-American holiday, families light a kinara to celebrate unity and culture.
What is Kwanzaa?
400
This 12-verse carol counts down increasingly elaborate gifts, beginning with a partridge in a pear tree.
What is The Twelve Days of Christmas?
400
In Iceland, children place shoes by the window to receive gifts from these 13 mischievous characters.
Who are the Yule lads?
400
This animated classic features a green creature, who tries to steal Christmas from Whoville.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
400
A traditional Easter food in the U.S., this protein-rich centerpiece often features a sweet glaze and pineapple slices.
What is a ham?
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500
Breaking these while sharing a holiday meal is a Christmas tradition in Poland and other Eastern European countries.
What are oplatek wafers?
500
In this hauntingly beautiful Ukrainian song, known as "Shchedryk," the lyrics tell the story of a little swallow bringing good fortune.
What is Carol of the Bells?
500
This Native American harvest celebration, often involving feasting, dancing, and gratitude is considered the forerunner to Thanksgiving and is still celebrated by some tribes today.
What is the Green Corn Festival?
500
Bruce Willis stars as John McClane in this action-packed holiday favorite set in Nakatomi Plaza.
What is Die hard?
500
This German dessert, a fruit-filled yeast bread dusted with powdered sugar, is popular at Christmas.
What is stollen?
