Christmas Songs
This song tells the story of a jolly man who delivers presents to children all over the world on Christmas Eve.
“Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”
This classic holiday plant, often hung in doorways, is known for encouraging people to share a friendly Christmas kiss.
Mistletoe
This spiced, sweet bread loaf, often filled with nuts and dried fruit, is a traditional treat served during Christmas in many European countries.
Fruitcake
In this tradition, children hang socks or small bags on a fireplace or bedpost, hoping to find them filled with gifts from a certain jolly visitor on Christmas morning.
Christmas stockings
In this 1990 classic movie, a young boy named Kevin is accidentally left home alone and must defend his house from two bumbling burglars.
Home Alone
This popular Christmas song tells the story of a snowman who comes to life when children build him and features a magical hat that makes him dance.
Frosty the Snowman
This red-suited, jolly man is said to travel the world on Christmas Eve in a sleigh pulled by reindeer, delivering presents to children.
Santa Clause
This warm, spiced drink made with milk, sugar, and eggs is a traditional holiday beverage often served at Christmas parties.
Eggnog
In many countries, families celebrate this day on December 24th with a big meal, gift-giving, and sometimes attending a church service to honor the night before Christmas.
Christmas Eve
In this 1946 classic, a man named George Bailey is shown by an angel what life would have been like for his town if he had never been born.
It’s a Wonderful Life
This song tells the story of a snow-covered town where everyone dresses up, has a party, and sings “Jingle Bells” while riding in one-horse open sleighs.
“Jingle Bells”
According to the famous Christmas poem, “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” this magical creature rides in a sleigh and is “a right jolly old elf.”
This sweet, sticky dessert is made of sugar, butter, and cream, often flavored with vanilla or chocolate, and is a common treat during the holidays.
Fudge
In Germany and some other countries, children hang up a boot or shoe on December 5th, hoping that this gift-bringer will leave small presents inside.
St. Nicholas
In this 2003 movie, a boy learns the true meaning of Christmas when he accidentally accompanies Santa’s son on a magical journey to the North Pole.
The Santa Clause 2
This song, often played during the holidays, describes a snow-covered town where children build snowmen and everyone sings about “walking in a winter wonderland.”
“Winter Wonderland”
In Charles Dickens’ classic story, this character is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come to learn the true meaning of Christmas.
Ebenezer Scrooge
This classic holiday dessert is made by mixing sugar, butter, and flour into small shapes, often decorated with icing or sprinkles, and baked especially for Christmas.
Christmas cookies
In Mexico, this tradition involves children reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter by going door to door, often singing and celebrating with parties.
Las Posadas
In this 1994 movie, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole travels to New York City to find his real father and spreads Christmas cheer along the way.
Elf
This song, written in 1942, tells the story of a boy who wants a specific toy for Christmas and famously declares, “I want a hippopotamus for Christmas.”
“I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas”?
Name all nine of Santa Claus’s reindeer as listed in the classic poem “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” including the one added later by a song.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
This classic holiday pie, often served in the United States at Christmas, is made with a spiced, orange filling and a flaky crust.
Pumpkin pie
In the United Kingdom, families pull these colorful paper tubes during Christmas dinner; they contain small gifts, jokes, and a paper hat.
Christmas crackers
In this 2000 movie, a boy learns that his father is Santa Claus and must take over the role while learning the importance of Christmas spirit.
The Santa Clause