Traditions
Many stand under this suspended flora for a quick smooch.
What is mistletoe?
This 1954 Christmas movie classic starred Bing Crosby. He also sang the song by the same name.
What is White Christmas?
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave this to me.
What is 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.
What are cookies?
This Spanish Christmas greeting, meaning "Happy Nativity", is also the name of a song by Jose Feliciano.
What is Feliz Navidad?
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.
What is Salvation Army?
Kris Kringle proves to the court that he is the real Santa Claus in this Christmas standard.
What is Miracle on 34th Street?
Along with Green Eggs and Ham, this favorite children's author wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Who is Dr. Seuss?
This holiday drink consist of cream, eggs and nutmeg.
What is eggnog?
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.
What is fish?
This four-sided spinning top is used in a traditional children's Hanukkah game.
What is dreidel?
Donna Reed played Mary Hatch and co-starred with James Stewart in this Christmas favorite.
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
Since 1924, the conclusion of this event in New York City has marked the beginning of the Christmas season.
What is the Macy's Day Parade?
These tasty morsels are the subject of a song by Nat King Cole.
What are chestnuts?
In the 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.
What is the sugar plum?
This shrub with bright red leaves has become a symbol of Christmas.
What is the poinsettia?
The Griswold family takes center stage in this 1989 tale of Christmas disaster.
What is Christmas Vacation?
Rudolph was not one of Santa's original reindeer. Name the original pack of eight reindeer.
What are (pick three) Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen?
Gingerbread houses originated from this country.
What is Germany?
Per a recent Holiday fad, what "spy" hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
The Elf on the Shelf
A new tradition was born in the mid-1800's when purveyor and printer Richard Pease printed the first recorded one of these.
What is the Christmas card?
In this 1990 movie, the McCallisters spend Christmas in Paris and leave their son in this place, which also happens to be the name of the movie.
What is Home Alone?
This free-for-all shopping day gets it name from the fact that retailers often turn a profit for the year on this day.
What is Black Friday?
Introduced during the 1970's by a Cajun chef, this dish incorporates three different types of poultry
What is Turducken?
Old Europe has contributed many rituals from this pagan holiday that have been folded into modern Christmas tradition.
What is winter soltice?