Holiday Traditions
This country is known for the tradition of eating KFC on Christmas.
What is Japan?
The Grinch’s heart grows in this many sizes in the classic Dr. Seuss story.
What is three sizes?*
This song, recorded by Mariah Carey, is considered a modern Christmas classic.
What is "All I Want for Christmas is You"?
In Mexico, this sweet beverage made from corn, milk, and spices is a traditional drink during the holiday season
What is Atole?
In this country, it's traditional to eat 12 grapes at midnight for good luck.
What is Spain?
This holiday celebrates the Jewish Festival of Lights and is observed for eight days.
What is Hanukkah?
In "A Christmas Story," Ralphie wants this specific gift for Christmas.
What is a Red Ryder BB Gun?
The "12 Days of Christmas" song features this many drummers drumming.
What is twelve?
This creamy drink, often spiced with nutmeg, is traditionally served during Christmas in the U.S.
What is eggnog?
The iconic New Year's Eve ball drop takes place in this U.S. city.
What is New York City?
In this country, it's common to hide brooms on Christmas Eve to avoid witches from flying away with them.
What is Norway?
In "Elf," Buddy mistakes this mundane object for candy and eats it in a scene where he decorates a store.
What is cotton balls?
This song begins with "City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style.
What is "Silver Bells"?
This popular Thanksgiving dish, often made with bread and herbs, is also known by the name "dressing" in some parts of the U.S.
What is stuffing?
On New Year's Eve in Denmark, people smash this against their friends' doors for good luck.
What are plates?
This festival, celebrated in India, is known as the Festival of Lights and symbolizes the victory of light over darkness.
What is Diwali?
In "A Christmas Story," the father wins a lamp in the shape of this object, which becomes a central focus in the movie.
What is a leg?
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what brings Frosty to life?
What is an old silk hat?
In Italy, this sweet bread loaf, often containing dried fruits, is a Christmas staple and originated in Milan.
What is panettone?
In Brazil, people wear this color on New Year's Eve to ensure peace in the coming year.
What is white?
In Iceland, children leave shoes in windows during the 13 days leading up to Christmas to receive gifts from these mischievous holiday figures.
Who are the Yule Lads?
This movie follows a boy's magical adventure to the North Pole on a train, based on the 1985 children's book by Chris Van Allsburg.
What is The Polar Express?*
In the song "Jingle Bells," what is the name of the horse pulling the sleigh?
What is Bobtail?
This French Christmas dessert, shaped like a log and often decorated with meringue mushrooms, is known for its rich sponge cake and buttercream filling.
What is Bûche de Noël?
In the Netherlands, people take part in this chilly activity to celebrate New Year’s Day.
What is swimming in the North Sea?