Festive Foods
Holly Jolly Movies
Songs of the Season
Snow Day Fun
Holiday Around the World
100

This striped holiday candy is shaped like a hook and tastes like peppermint.

What is a candy cane?

100

In Elf, Buddy loves to put this sweet breakfast syrup on almost everything he eats.

What is maple syrup?

100

This song talks about a snowman who “knows the sun is hot that day,” so he tells the kids to “hurry on their way.”

What is “Frosty the Snowman”?

100

Kids often make these in the snow by lying down and moving their arms and legs out and in.

What are snow angels?

100

In Mexico, families celebrate Christmas with a special party. Kids often get candy from this colorful object.

What is a piñata?

200

This warm winter drink is made with milk or chocolate powder and is often topped with marshmallows.  

What is hot chocolate?

200

In Frosty the Snowman, Frosty travels to a warmer place because he’s worried he will do this if he stays outside too long.

What is melt?

200

This song tells us that someone is “making a list, checking it twice.”

What is “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”?

200

Kids sometimes build this snowy structure with walls to hide behind during a snowball fight.

What is a snow fort?

200

In Canada, many families celebrate Christmas by playing in the snow. Kids often slide down hills using these.

What are sleds?

300

In Japan, many families celebrate Christmas by eating this popular fast-food meal that comes in buckets.

What is KFC (fried chicken)?

300

In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch’s dog helps him pull the sleigh down the mountain. What is the dog’s name?

Who is Max?

300

This peaceful carol describes a night where “all is calm, all is bright.”

What is “Silent Night”?

300

When snow falls in tiny, frozen pieces shaped like stars, each one has a unique pattern. What are they called?

What are snowflakes?

300

In Germany, children leave out their shoes at night so someone can fill them with treats. Who puts treats in the shoes?

Who is St. Nicholas?

400

Many families in the United States decorate these treats with frosting and sprinkles to look like trees, stars, or gingerbread people.

What are sugar cookies?  

400

In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rudolph and his friends visit a place filled with unwanted toys. What is this island called?

What is the Island of Misfit Toys?

400

In this favorite, friends gather “around the fire,” because “the weather outside is frightful.”

What is “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”

400

During a snowstorm, tiny crystals join together to form fluffy snowflakes. These crystals are made from this frozen substance.

What is ice?

400

In Ireland, families put a bright candle in the window on Christmas Eve to show that their home is open to these friendly visitors.  

Who are guests or travelers?

500

This holiday dessert is filled with nuts and colorful dried fruit. Many people give it as a gift.

What is a fruitcake?

500

In The Polar Express, the Conductor punches letters into each child’s ticket. These letters remind them of this important holiday message.

What is “Believe”?

500

In this classic carol, the singer tells the listener to “bring us some figgy pudding” and says they “won’t go until they get some.”

What is “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”?

500

When the wind blows snow into big piles, those piles are called this.

What are snowdrifts?

500

In the United States, many cities decorate their downtown areas with lights, but one of the most famous sights is a giant Christmas tree placed in front of this New York City landmark every year.

What is Rockefeller Center?