Christmas Traditions
He slides down the chimney with a big red sack and leaves gifts under the tree for children:
Who is Santa Claus?
This film follows a man who gets trapped in a time loop, reliving Christmas Eve until he learns the true spirit of the holiday.
What is "Groundhog Day"?
In this beloved Christmas song, we dream of a "white Christmas" with every Christmas card we write.
What is "White Christmas"?
This traditional Christmas dessert is made from fruit and nuts, soaked in alcohol, and often served flambé.
What is Christmas pudding?
In this classic story, a miserly character named Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve.
What is "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens?
What holiday tradition involves the hanging of stockings by the fireplace?
What is waiting for Santa Claus?
In this holiday comedy, a young boy fends off burglars after being accidentally left home alone by his family on Christmas.
What is "Home Alone"?
This song describes a scenario where a child catches their mother kissing Santa Claus under the mistletoe.
What is "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"?
These sweet, chewy candies are often associated with Christmas and come in various flavors and shapes.
What are candy canes?
This popular children's book tells the story of a train taking children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
What is "The Polar Express" by Chris Van Allsburg?
What sweet treat is traditionally left out for Santa on Christmas Eve in many American households?
What are cookies and milk?
This film centers around a train journey to the North Pole and a boy's adventure to rediscover his belief in Santa Claus.
What is "The Polar Express"?
This classic carol asks what "you'll do when you get older" and wonders if you'll allow reindeer to land on your roof.
What is "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer"?
This gingerbread-like cake is a traditional dessert served in many European countries during the Christmas season.
What is Stollen?
In this story, a young girl receives a nutcracker doll that comes to life on Christmas Eve to battle the Mouse King.
What is "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by E.T.A. Hoffmann?
What tradition involves kissing under this plant often hung as a decoration during the holiday season?
What is mistletoe?
In this classic film, a green, grumpy creature attempts to ruin Christmas for the inhabitants of Whoville.
What is "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
In this song, the singer wishes for front teeth for Christmas and assures that all they want is their two front teeth.
What is "All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth"?
What classic Christmas dessert features a mix of dried fruits, spices, and often rum or brandy, traditionally prepared months in advance?
What is a fruitcake?
This Dr. Seuss book features a character who tries to steal Christmas but learns the true meaning of the holiday.
What is "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" by Dr. Seuss?
What traditional Christmas activity involves the act of singing from house to house, often accompanied by the sound of bells or other musical instruments?
What is caroling?
This movie features an ensemble cast in interconnected stories around the holiday season in London.
What is "Love Actually"?
This popular carol asks "where the treetops glisten and children listen to hear sleigh bells in the snow."
What is "Silver Bells"?
This hot, spiced wine is a traditional beverage served during the holiday season in many European countries.
What is mulled wine?
This short story by O. Henry involves a young couple sacrificing their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other.
What is "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry?