Famous Christmas characters
This grumpy green character lives on Mount Crumpit
Who is the Grinch?
In this movie, a boy defends his house from two burglars while his family is away.
What is Home Alone?
This song begins with “You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen.”
What is “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?
This tradition involves decorating a tree with lights and ornaments.
What is decorating a Christmas tree?
Santa is often left this drink and cookies on Christmas Eve
What is milk?
He leads Santa’s sleigh with a very shiny nose
Who is Rudolph?
This film follows Clark Griswold as he tries to have the perfect family Christmas… despite everything going wrong
What is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
This holiday classic wishes listeners a “Happy New Year” at the end.
What is “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”?
In Germany, this festive outdoor market sells food, gifts, and warm drinks.
What is a Christmas market?
This baked treat is shaped like a person and often decorated with icing
What is a gingerbread man?
This magical Christmas character comes to life when a hat is placed on his head
Who is Frosty the Snowman?
In this animated movie, a train takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
What is The Polar Express?
Bing Crosby made this song famous, and it’s one of the best-selling singles ever
What is “White Christmas”?
In Italy, this friendly witch delivers gifts to children on January 6th.
Who is La Befana?
This holiday drink is made with milk, eggs, and spices.
What is eggnog?
This Christmas character famously says, “Bah, humbug!”
Who is Ebenezer Scrooge?
This movie follows a man who relives Christmas Eve over and over in an attempt to change his ways
What is A Christmas Carol?
This song warns you that “Santa Claus is coming to town.”
What is “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”?
In some countries, people celebrate Christmas on January 7th instead of December 25th.
What is Orthodox Christmas?
These striped candies are usually red and white and hooked at the top
What are candy canes?
This elf leaves the North Pole and travels to New York City
Who is Buddy the Elf?
This 1947 film includes the famous line, “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.”
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
This song lists 12 different gifts given on the days of Christmas.
What is “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?
In Japan, it’s popular to eat this fast-food on Christmas Day.
What is KFC?
This house made of cookies and candy is inspired by a fairy tale
What is a gingerbread house?