Christmas Carols
New Year's
Birthdays
Holiday Eats
Symbolism
100
This carol features a partridge in a pear tree as part of a cumulative counting song.
The Twelve Days of Christmas
100
This famous song, written by Robert Burns, is traditionally sung at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve.
Auld Lang Syne
100
This person's birthday is on December 20th.
Lauren!!!
...or Jonah Hill
100
This traditional French Christmas drink combines red wine with citrus, sugar, and spices.
Mulled Wine
100
This red flower, which blooms in winter, is traditionally associated with Christmas and symbolizes purity.
Poinsettia
200
This Christmas carol was originally written in German as Stille Nacht.
Silent Night
200
This U.S. city has an annual "Peach Drop" instead of the traditional ball drop.
Atlanta, Georgia
200
This birthday treat is believed to have originated in Germany, where candles symbolized the light of life.
Birthday Cake
200
This drink, often associated with holiday cheer, gets its name from the Middle English word for "small lump."
Eggnog
200
This birthday symbol, often associated with Greek mythology, represents wisdom and longevity.
Owl
300
This carol, penned in 1739 by Charles Wesley, originally began with the line "Hark how all the welkin rings."
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
300
In Colombia, it’s tradition to carry this object around the block to ensure a year full of travel.
Suitcase
300
This Latin American tradition celebrates a girl’s 15th birthday with a grand celebration and a church service.
Quinceañera
300
In Sweden, this traditional Christmas dish is made of a pickled fish, often served with potatoes and mustard sauce.
Herring (or pickled herring)
300
The New Year’s baby is a symbol of the coming year and is often depicted holding this object.
Hourglass
400
This song, famously recorded by Bing Crosby, is the best-selling single of all time.
White Christmas
400
These golden cakes are traditionally eaten at New Year’s in China to symbolize prosperity and wealth.
Pineapple Cakes
400
The birthday tradition of blowing out candles and making a wish is said to have originated with this civilization.
Ancient Greece
400
This savory dish made of pork and pastry is a classic British treat served during the holidays.
Sausage Roll
400
In Japan, this New Year’s symbol is a type of rice cake, which is eaten during the Oshogatsu celebration to symbolize longevity and prosperity.
Mochi
500
This upbeat carol was originally written as a Thanksgiving song in 1857.
Jingle Bells
500
This country is the first to ring in the New Year each year.
Line Islands (Kiribati)
500
In Germany, a man who is still single on his 30th birthday must traditionally sweep steps until this happens.
Receives a kiss from a woman
500
This country’s tradition involves eating KFC for Christmas dinner.
Japan
500
In some Scandinavian countries, this type of plant is given to celebrate birthdays and symbolizes a desire for the recipient to live a long life. It is often associated with good health and happiness.
Lavender
