Winter Around the World
In this country, people celebrate “Las Posadas,” a nine-day holiday journey reenactment.
What is Mexico?
This plant with red berries is often hung in doorways
Candy canes originally came in this single color before stripes were added.
What is white?
In A Christmas Carol, this ghost visits Scrooge first.
Who is the Ghost of Christmas Past?
This New York City location is famous for its New Year’s Eve celebration, where the ball drops at midnight.
What is Times Square?
This country is famous for its giant New Year’s fireworks over Sydney Harbour.
What is Australia?
This plant, often used in wreaths, has a strong fragrance and pointy leaves.
What is holly?
Latkes, eaten during Hanukkah, are traditionally made from this vegetable.
What are potatoes?
This famous ballet tells the story of Clara and a prince made of wood.
What is The Nutcracker?
Many people in the U.S. watch this popular college football event on New Year’s Day, known for its marching bands and floats.
What is the Rose Bowl?
The tradition of decorating evergreen trees started in this European country.
What is Germany?
A menorah used during Hanukkah has this number of branches.
This classic holiday beverage can be served hot or cold and traditionally contains milk, eggs, sugar, and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
What is eggnog?
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch lives on this mountain.
In 46 B.C., which Roman leader made Jan. 1 New Year’s Day?
Who is Julius Ceaser?
In Japan, it’s common to eat this popular fast-food meal on Christmas.
What is KFC?
These spinning tops used during Hanukkah are marked with Hebrew letters.
What are dreidels?
In medieval England, what bird, rather than turkey, was a popular Christmas centerpiece?
What is a peacock?
In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, this elf wants to be a dentist.
Who is Hermey?
On New Year’s Eve in Spain, people traditionally eat this number of grapes at midnight.
What is twelve?