Holiday Traditions
Many stand under this suspended flora for a quick smooch
Mistletoe
This 1954 Christmas movie classic starred Bing Crosby. He also sang the song by the same name
White Christmas
This Spanish Christmas greeting, meaning Happy Nativity, is also the name of a song by Jose Feliciano
Feliz Navidad
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
A partridge in a pear tree
These morsels are left with milk for Santa Claus to nibble on while he fills the stockings with gifts
Cookies
This eight-day holiday is known as the festival of lights and is celebrated near Christmas
Hanukkah
Kris Kringle proves to the court that he is the real Santa Claus in this Christmas standard
Miracle on 34th Street
In the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, this holiday occurs right after Christmas. It began during the Victorian Era when tradesmen would collect boxes of money and gifts in appreciation for a job well done though out the year.
Boxing Day
Along with Green Eggs and Ham, this children's author wrote How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Dr Suess
This holiday drink consists of cream, eggs, and nutmeg
Eggnog
This army of volunteers, recognized by their bell ringing and their bright red kettles, raise money to provide Christmas dinner, gifts, clothes, and other necessities for those in need
Salvation Army
He once say Mommy kissing Santa Claus and finally made the transition from lead singer to the star in his own Christmas movie
Alvin
Italian families around the world gather on Christmas Eve to celebrate La Vigilia di Natale and to enjoy this traditional food - a food that many Catholic Italian families also eat on Friday
Fish
Some people use a special calendar to mark off the days of this season. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve
Advent
These tasty morsels are the subject of a song by Nat King Cole
Chestnuts
Thie four sided spinning top is used in a traditional children's Hannukkah game.
Dreidel
Donna Reed played Mary Hatch and co-starred with James Stewart in this Christmas favorite
In 17th century England, this was a generic term meaning dried or candied fruit. Today, we associate it with the poem "The Night Before Christmas," where visions of these danced in children's heads.
Sugar plums
Since 1924, the conclusion of this event in New York City has marked the beginning of the Christmas season
Macy's Day Parade
During Hanukkah, these fried potato pancakes are often featured as part of the holiday menu
Latkes
This Mexican shrub with bright red leaves has become a symbol of Christmas
Poinsettia
The Griswold family takes center stage in this 1989 tale of Christmas disaster
Christmas Vacation
Old Europe has contributed many rituals from this pagan holiday that have been folded into modern Christmas tradition
Winter Solstice
Rudolph was not one of Santa's original reindeer. Name 3 of the original pack of 8 reindeer.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen
This hot spiced ale or wine punch made its debut at Medieval Christmas celebrations
Wassail