Christmas Traditions
What day is Christmas celebrated each year?
December 25
What animated movie features a boy who rides a magic train to the North Pole?
The Polar Express
Finish the lyric: “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the ___.”
Way
What color is Santa’s suit?
Red
What reindeer is known for his glowing red nose?
Rudolph
What plant do people hang to kiss under?
Mistletoe
What Christmas movie has a character named Buddy the Elf?
Elf
What red-nosed reindeer has his own Christmas song?
Rudolph
What animal pulls Santa’s sleigh?
Reindeer
How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh (not including Rudolph)?
8
What do people hang by the fireplace for Santa to fill?
Stockings
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what is the Grinch's dog's name?
Max
In “Frosty the Snowman,” what brings Frosty to life?
A magic hat
Where does Santa live?
North Pole
Name one of Santa’s original reindeer besides Rudolph.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen
In many homes, what type of tree is decorated?
Evergreen or Christmas Tree
In Home Alone, where is Kevin’s family going on vacation?
What song begins with “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…”?
The Christmas Song
How does Santa get into houses without chimneys?
Magic
What do real reindeer eat in the wild?
Moss, grass, and plants (accept any)
What is the name for the time leading up to Christmas that begins four Sundays before?
Advent
In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what island do the unwanted toys live on?
The Island of Misfit Toys
What popular song was actually written for Thanksgiving, not Christmas?
Jingle Bells
What are Santa’s helpers called?
Elves
True or false: Both male and female reindeer can have antlers.