Holiday Traditions
Many people hang these leafy green bundles in doorways for good-luck kisses during the holiday season.
What is mistletoe?
These warm, spiced drinks—often served in mugs—are popular at winter markets and gatherings.
What is hot cider (or hot apple cider/apple cider)?
In 'Elf', Buddy travels from the North Pole to this major city to find his father.
What is New York City?
These icy structures form when dripping water freezes as it hangs from roofs or ledges.
What are icicles?
Many people attend these festive events where decorated floats travel down a street at night.
What are holiday parades?
Popular in December décor, these plants are known for their bright red leaves—but are actually colored bracts, not petals.
What are poinsettias?
These crunchy treats are made from baked ginger dough and shaped like people or festive winter shapes.
What are gingerbread cookies?
This 1983 comedy follows a boy determined to get a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.
What is A Christmas Story?
This term describes a scene where snow glitters as sunlight reflects off the frozen crystals.
What is snow sparkle or diamond dust?
This winter activity uses a frozen surface and requires boots with metal blades attached.
What is ice skating?
This object, often placed at the top of a decorated tree, can be a bow, ribbon, or decorative ornament.
What is a tree topper?
This seasonal dessert is made from rolled sponge cake filled with cream and decorated to resemble a log.
What is a Yule log cake or Bûche de Noël?
In Home Alone, Kevin’s family accidentally leaves him behind while rushing to catch a flight to this city.
What is Paris?
This natural phenomenon appears when sunlight refracts through ice crystals in the air, creating halos or bright side spots.
What are sun dogs?
These seasonal markets—popular across Europe—sell crafts, treats, and warm drinks during the winter months.
What are winter markets?
This seasonal tradition involves exchanging wrapped items, often with spending limits, in a group or workplace setting.
What is a gift exchange or Secret Santa-style exchange?
These soft, sugary candies made from egg whites and sugar are often used to top winter drinks.
What are marshmallows?
In 'National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation', this actor plays Clark Griswold, a dad determined to pull off the perfect family holiday.
Who is Chevy Chase?
This thick winter fog is made of tiny ice crystals instead of liquid droplets.
What is ice fog?
These decorative arrangements of evergreen branches, ribbons, and pinecones adorn doors and walls in winter.
What are wreaths?
Many families include this “feast” on New Year’s Eve—a celebration centered around finger foods, appetizers, and snacks.
What is a holiday spread or party buffet?
This style of cookie decorating—featuring intricate patterns of icing—originated in Eastern Europe and is especially popular in winter.
What is 'royal icing piping'?
In the 1946 classic 'It’s a Wonderful Life', this actor stars as George Bailey, a man shown the impact of his life by an angel.
Who is James Stewart
These formations result from wind carving unique patterns across snow-covered surfaces.
What are snowdrifts or sastrugi?
This rare winter event occurs when trees become coated in thick layers of white crystal due to fog freezing onto their branches.
What is hoarfrost?