Christmas Movies
This movie features a young boy left alone to defend his house against two burglars at Christmas.
What is Home Alone?
This plant, under which people traditionally kiss, is common during Christmas.
What is mistletoe?
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” is sung by this artist.
Who is Mariah Carey?
This Jewish holiday, often celebrated in December, lasts for eight nights.
What is Han
Santa Claus is known by this name in the United Kingdom and parts of Canada.
What is Father Christmas?
This green character tries to steal Christmas in Whoville.
Who is the Grinch?
In this country, Christmas is celebrated with a special feast called La Cena de Nochebuena on December 24th.
What is Mexico?
This song begins with the line, “Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh…”
What is Jingle Bells?
This festival, celebrated in India, is known as the Festival of Lights and takes place in October or November.
What is Diwali?
The famous poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" begins with this line.
What is "'Twas the night before Christmas?"
In this movie, a boy takes a magical train ride to the North Pole.
What is The Polar Express?
The act of hiding this small green ornament in the tree is a fun tradition that supposedly brings luck to the person who finds it.
What is the Christmas pickle?
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” this is what is given on the fifth day.
What are five golden rings?
This holiday in Japan is celebrated on December 25th, but it’s not a traditional religious observance. Instead, people often eat KFC and celebrate with a feast.
What is Christmas in Japan?
Santa's reindeer, Rudolph, has a shiny red one of these.
What is a nose?
This classic black-and-white Christmas movie ends with the line, “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.”
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
This holiday character brings gifts to children in Italian Christmas tradition.
Who is La Befana?
This song mentions “chestnuts roasting on an open fire.”
What is The Christmas Song? (or Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
This holiday is celebrated by the Germanic people and includes the tradition of Krampus, a demon who punishes naughty children.
What is St. Nicholas Day?
Santa traditionally wears this color in his outfit.
What is red?
In this film, Will Ferrell plays an overgrown elf trying to find his father in New York.
What is Elf?
These people celebrate Sinterklaas on December 5th by exchanging small gifts and poems.
Who are the Dutch?
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” Frosty comes to life when this is placed on his head.
What is a magic hat?
The festival of Kwanzaa is celebrated by many people of African descent, typically starting on December 26th. It lasts for seven days and includes themes of unity, self-determination, and collective work.
What is Kwanzaa?
The name of the person who is said to have inspired the modern-day image of Santa Claus, thanks to his portrayal as a jolly, rotund man in a red suit.
Who is Thomas Nast?