Traditions
This plant, often used for holiday decorations, is known for its red and green leaves.
What is poinsettia?
This green character tries to steal Christmas but ends up discovering its true meaning.
Who is The Grinch?
This song is the top hit every year for Christmas.
What is "All I Want for Christmas is you" by Mariah Carey
This traditional Christmas drink is made from milk, sugar, and eggs, and is often flavored with nutmeg and cinnamon.
What is eggnog?
These magical beings make toys for Santa in his workshop.
Who are elves?
This tradition involves kissing under a green plant with small white berries.
What is mistletoe?
This ghostly trio visits Ebenezer Scrooge to teach him the meaning of Christmas.
Who are the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come?
This song begins with the lyrics, "You better watch out, you better not cry."
What is Santa Claus Is Coming to Town?
This sweet, spiced bread is often made into men or houses during the holiday season.
What is gingerbread?
In this country, Santa is known as Père Noël, and children leave shoes out for gifts.
What is France?
In which country did the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree originate?
What is Germany?
This item is used for the magical snowman that came to life with a magical hat.
what is a button?
This song describes a chaotic Christmas Eve encounter with a reindeer at the family home.
What is Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer?
This traditional fruitcake soaked in rum is a popular treat in the Caribbean during Christmas.
What is black cake?
This reindeer name comes from a German word meaning "lightning."
Who is Blitzen?
The tradition of hanging stockings comes from the story of St. Nicholas in this country.
What is the Netherlands?
This character is known for his famous "Bah, humbug!" catchphrase.
Who is Ebenezer Scrooge?
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, this is the gift given on the eighth day.
What is eight maids a-milking?
This traditional British dessert is made with dried fruits, suet, and often brandy, and is set on fire before serving.
What is Christmas pudding?
According to legend, this helper spies on children and reports back to Santa on their behavior.
Who is the Elf on the Shelf?
In Iceland, this Christmas tradition involves gifting books on Christmas Eve and spending the night reading them.
What is Jólabókaflóð or the "Christmas Book Flood"?
This mischievous Christmas character is said to punish naughty children and is celebrated in European folklore.
Who is Krampus?
In this carol, the lyrics describe shepherds who were "sore afraid" when angels announced Christ’s birth.
What is While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks?
In the UK, these small, sweet cakes are typically served in a festive setting and are filled with dried fruits and spices.
What are mince pies?
Santa Claus is also known by this name, derived from Saint Nicholas.
What is Kris Kringle?