Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland
Most natural snow crystals grow with this number of sides.
What is Six (hexagonal).
No, he’s not Big Brother, but this untouchable scout does report back to his boss in the North Pole during his stay in your home.
Who is Elf on the Shelf
This holiday gift exchange takes its name from a sacred animal in Siam (modern day Thailand) that was both an honor and a burden to receive. It has evolved into an American exchange gifting gifts that are funny, quirky, or impractical.
What is White Elephant
This holiday treat was originally shaped to resemble a shepherd's staff.
What is a Candy Cane
In this 1993 stop motion film, Jack Skellington tries to take over Christmas.
What is the Nightmare Before Christmas.
In this 1954 holiday classic, Bing Crosby and friends travel to a Vermont inn expecting a winter wonderland—only to find no snow.
What is White Christmas
Ho, ho ho! In China, he is known as Dun She Lao Ren. In Italy, he is known as Babbo Natale. In the England, he is known as this?
Who is Father Christmas
The Chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore want a plane that lops the loop for Christmas and what else?
What is Hula Hop
In Mexico and parts of Latin America, Las Posadas is celebrated with traditional foods like Pozole, a hearty pork or chicken soup and these savory bundles wrapped in corn husks.
What are Tamales
This countdown tradition typically starts on December 1st and ends on Christmas eve.
What is an Advent Calendar.
In folklore, he’s the mischievous sprite responsible for cold snaps and frost.
Who is Jack Frost
In the song You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch, his brain is full of spiders but what has he got in his soul?
What is Garlic
In the song Santa baby, what kind of car does the singer ask for?
What is a 57' Convertible, light Blue
This Brothers Grimm fairy tale inspired German bakers to create the original gingerbread houses.
What is Hansel and Gretel
In a Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by a total of how many ghosts on Christmas Eve?
What is Four
In the Northern Hemisphere, this astronomical event marks winter’s official start and the shortest day of the year?
What is the Winter Solstice?
In Alpine lore, this horned anti‑hero shadows St. Nicholas during the Christmas Season, punishing the naughty children.
Who is Krampus
On the 11th day of Christmas, what did my true love give to me?
What is Eleven Pipers Piping
This fruit was traditionally put into stocking in the 19th century, symbolizing luxury and good fortune due to its rarity in the winter months, especially in colder climates.
What are Oranges
In the classic 1823 poem "A Visit from St. Nick", St. Nick is said to have cheeks like roses, a nose like a cherry and laugh like what?
What is a Bowl full of Jelly
Igloos can be surprisingly warm because snow is this kind of heat barrier.
What is an Insulator
This holiday character first appeared in a booklet for the department store Montgomery Ward in 1939. Then went down in history as a Christmas phenomenon with his own song and stop motion film.
Who is Rudolph
This branch of the US military runs Toys for Tots, a charitable program collecting toys for children and currently operating in over 800 U.S. communities and serving millions of children annually.
What is the Marine Corps
Latkes, a Hanukkah favorite, are a type of fried pancakes made from these.
What are Potatoes
On Christmas Eve 1968, this NASA mission became the first crewed spacecraft to orbit the Moon. The astronauts read from Genesis during a live broadcast, seen by millions.
What is Apollo 8