Holiday Traditions
It is a common tradition to share a moment of romance beneath this parasitic evergreen plant.
Mistletoe
What did my true love give to me on the ninth day of Christmas?
Nine Ladies Dancing
In "How The Grinch Stole Christmas," where does the Grinch live at the beginning of the story?
Mount Crumpit
In what decade was the Rockefeller Center tree first erected?
1930s (1931)
This figure from Central Europe accompanies Saint Nicholas on his visits to children. While Saint Nicholas rewards good children with gifts, this figure punishes naughty children with birch rods.
Krampus
A traditional game in which participants bring anonymous gifts and then take turns picking from the pile or stealing already opened gifts
White Elephant
In "Feliz Navidad," what are the only words sung in English?
"I wanna wish you a merry Christmas (from the bottom of my heart)"
In "Home Alone 2: Lost In New York," where does Kevin's family go on vacation?
Florida
In what city was Christmas first celebrated on December 25th in 336 A.D.?
Rome
In Japan, an estimated 3.6 million families gather together to indulge in a bucket from this fast-food restaurant every year for their Christmas meal.
KFC
The Airing of Grievances is part of what fictional holiday celebration observed on December 23?
Festivus
According to "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," what kind of stories will be told?
Scary ghost stories
In "Christmas Vacation," Clark Griswold believes he's got a big Christmas bonus coming. How does he plan to use the money?
He wants to put in a swimming pool
16th-century Christians from this European nation are credited with the modern tradition of Christmas trees.
Germany
In what country is Santa Claus referred to as "Father Christmas"?
England/UK
It is important that one doesn't touch this figure that shows up in your house and reports back to Santa, or else it will lose its magic.
What famous group from the 1960s was led by the artist behind "Simply Having A Wonderful Christmastime"?
The Beatles
What is the name of the superhero that Howard's son, Jamie, idolizes in "Jingle All The Way"?
Turbo Man
What gifts were brought to the baby Jesus by the three wise men?
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
St. Basil's Day is celebrated in this country on January 1st with a coin-filled cake called Vasilopita.
Greece (also Cyprus and other Orthodox Christian communities)
This candelabra is lit each night to celebrate Hanukkah, with each candle representing a day.
Menorah
What iconic character did the original singer of "Santa Baby" play in a 1960s superhero show?
Catwoman (Eartha Kitt)
Which Muppet plays the headmaster at young Ebenezer Scrooge's school?
Sam Eagle
The family of Jewish rebel warriors whose successful revolt against the oppressive rule of Antiochus IV is celebrated by the holiday of Hanukkah
The Maccabees
From December 16th to Christmas Eve, children in this country perform the "Posada" processions, of which there are nine, representing the nine months Mary was pregnant.
Mexico