Capital Cities
Christmas Traditions
Presidents
Holiday Music
Texas!
200

The capital where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resides

Ottawa

200

This European country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree. 

Germany

200

This U.S. president’s face is the most prominent on Mount Rushmore, also known for writing the Declaration of Independence.

Thomas Jefferson

200

Snoopy, famous Peanuts character, went out in search of this foe on a Christmas Eve Night

The Red Baron

200

This famous movie (and TV show) depict the seriousness of football at the high school level in the state 

Friday Night Lights

400

This capital of Washington State, is named after a famous mountain in Greece

Olympia

400

This popular holiday beverage is made from milk, sugar, and eggs, often spiked with alcohol

egg nog

400

This president succeeded Lincoln, also known for being the first president to be impeached

Andrew Johnson

400

This jazzy holiday tune features the line, "Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful."

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!?

400

This Texas city is the site of the 1836 siege where "Remember the Alamo!" became a rallying cry.

San Antonio

600

This capital city of Northern Ireland was a famous site of 'The Troubles'

Belfast

600

In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this many swans a-swimming are given.

7

600

This First Lady became a U.S. Senator and later Secretary of State after her husband left office

Hillary Clinton

600

The German carol "O Tannenbaum" is better known in English by this name

O Christmas Tree

600

his NFL team, founded in 1960, was originally known as the Dallas Texans before relocating to Missouri

Kansas City Chiefs

800

This ancient city, now a bustling capital, was once the heart of the Inca Empire

Lima

800

This classic movie tells the story of a man who gets the chance to see how different his life would be if he had never been born.

It’s a Wonderful Life?

800

This athletic President was an All-American football player at the University of Michigan before serving in the Oval Office

Gerald Ford

800

This novelty Christmas song by Elmo and Patsy describes a shocking incident involving Santa’s reindeer.

Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer?

800

This Texas university has the sports nickname of the "Mustangs" (hint: Mimi)

Southern Methodist University (SMU)

1000

This South American capital is often associated with tango music.

Buenos Aires

1000

This horned figure from Alpine folklore is said to punish naughty children during the Christmas season, often appearing alongside Saint Nicholas

Krampus

1000

This President was the first sitting U.S. President to appear on television

FDR
1000

This 1960s holiday song, popular in Italy and the U.S., features an animal who helps Santa deliver presents, becoming a favorite in Italian-American Christmas traditions

Dominic the Donkey

1000

This musician was known for hits like "La Bamba," this rock-and-roll pioneer was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, and tragically died in a plane crash in 1959

Ritchie Valens