Christmas Traditions
Christmas Around the World
Carols
Holiday Foods
Christmas Movies
100

Children who misbehave may find a lump of this black rock in their stockings on Christmas morning.

What is Coal?

100

It is Hawaii’s way to say, “Merry Christmas to you.”

What is “Mele kalikimaka”?

100

“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas” with every one of these.

 What is “Christmas card I write”?

100

Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance.

What is gingerbread?

100

Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.

 What is “Elf”?

200

If you leave treats for Santa’s reindeer, then make sure you put out these crunchy orange vegetables.

What are carrots?

200

In Mexico, children break open these hanging papier mache sculptures to release the gifts inside.

What are pinatas?

200

This catch 1994 Christmas tune is the best-selling Christmas single ever recorded by a female artist, as well as being one of the highest-selling singles in music history.

What is “All I Want for Christmas is You”?

200

 These classic Christmas sweets begin as striped loaves before a machine pulls and twists it into thin, hook-shaped treats.

What are candy canes?

200

Jim Carrey’s grumpy green gremlin lays siege to this town in the 2000 film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”

What is Whoville?

300

The tradition of using a decorated tree as a symbol of Christmas began in this European country.

What is “Germany”?

300

In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.

Who is Krampus?

300

This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album.

Who is Paul McCartney?

300

Christmas pies, served in many English-speaking countries, are also known by this more descriptive name, inspired by the blend of beef suet and fruit in the filling

What are mincemeat pies?

300

The actor who plays long-suffering Clark Griswold in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” is this original SNL cast member.

Who is Chevy Chase?

400

This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.

What is the Elf on a Shelf?

400

A witch drops presents down chimneys in this European country’s Christmas traditions.

What is Italy?

400

 In The Twelve Days of Christmas, lords a-leaping appear in this quantity.

 What is Ten?

400

Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate.

 What is fruitcake?

400

In this cinematic holiday heart warmer, George Bailey receives a visit from an angel who helps him realize the importance of his own existence.

 What is “It’s a Wonderful Life?”

500

This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.

What is kissing under the mistletoe?

500

 The Ukrainian legend of this crawling creature inspired the Christmas of hiding a similarly shaped ornament on the tree in its honor.

What is a spider?

500

This familiar sleighing song was the first Earth tune played in outer space.

What is “Jingle Bells”?

500

One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.

What is nutmeg?

500

 In 1994’s “The Santa Clause,” Tim Allen’s character takes over as Santa after this accident kills the original Santa Clause

What is falling off a roof?