Christmas Traditions
The date most widely associated with Christmas celebrations
December 25
The movie featuring Kevin McCallister
Home Alone
The gift-giver in many European traditions
Saint Nicholas
The reason days are shorter in December
Earth’s tilt
A winter activity commonly shown in Christmas movies
Ice skating
The person whose birth Christmas originally celebrates
Jesus Christ
The author of A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens
The country known for celebrating Nochebuena
Spain
The scientific term for how much light snow reflects
Albedo
A popular warm Christmas drink
Hot chocolate
The traditional items hung to be filled with gifts
Stockings
A common theme in many Christmas stories
Redemption
The hemisphere where Christmas occurs during summer
Southern Hemisphere
The process that makes wind feel colder
Wind chill
A criticism of modern Christmas celebrations
Commercialization
A symbolic meaning often connected to Christmas gift-giving
Generosity
The city Buddy the Elf travels to
New York City
A climate-based reason Christmas traditions differ globally
Weather
What salt does to ice
Lowers freezing point
A value often emphasized during Christmas
Kindness
A reason Christmas traditions vary by country
Culture
A shared message of Home Alone and A Christmas Carol
Family
A non-religious influence on Christmas traditions
Culture
A winter condition that can delay holiday travel
Snowstorms
A reason Christmas remains important to many people
Tradition