Holiday Movies
Kevin McCallister is left behind in this Christmas classic
What is Home Alone?
"All I want for Christmas is..."
What is you?
Many people leave these for Santa on Christmas Eve
What are cookies and milk?
This Jewish holiday lasts eight nights
What is Hanukkah?
Hanging these on your fireplace began in Europe when people used to fill socks with treats
What are stockings?
This green character tried to "stop Christmas from coming"
Who is the Grinch?
This song warns "He sees you when you're sleeping"
What is Santa Clause Is Coming to Town?
Decorating this evergreen object is a central tradition
What is the Christmas tree?
In Mexico, families celebrate this 9-night reenactment of Mary and Joseph's journey
What is Las Posadas?
Decorating the tree was popularized in the 16th century by families in this country
What is Germany?
Buddy the Elf travels from the North Pole to this city
What is New York City?
"I'm dreaming of a..."
What is White Christmas?
This red plant is popular for holiday decor
In Sweden, St. Lucia Day is celebrated with girls wearing wreaths with these on them
What are candles?
The tradition of sending greeting cards started in this century
What is the 19th century (1800s)?
This 1946 film tells the story of George Bailey
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
This song begins with "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire..."
What is The Christmas Song?
This edible decoration originated in the 17th century Germany and was originally all white
What is a Candy Cane?
This African-American holiday, celebrated from Dec 26 - Jan 1 honors African heritage and culture
What is Kwanzaa?
This red-clad figure we now call Santa Clause is based on a 4th-century Christian saint
Who is Saint Nicholas?
This 1983 movie features a boy and his neighbor battling to keep a department store Santa from taking over their Christmas tree display
What is A Christmas Story?
This carol mentions "a partridge in a pear tree"
What is The Twelve Days of Christmas?
The "Elf on the Shelf" tradition, where a scout elf reports back to Santa, was popularized in this decade
What is the 2000s?
In Italy, this gift-giving witch delivers presents on January 6
Who is La Befana?
Mistletoe, a plant considered sacred by this ancient civilization, became associated with kissing.
Who are the Druids (or Celts)?