Holiday Traditions
In the United States and Canada, stockings are hung by this with care.
What is the fireplace?
This traditional British dessert is made weeks in advance and often set aflame before serving.
What is Christmas pudding?
The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Southern Hemisphere, occurring on this date in 2024.
What is December 21?
This is how you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish.
What is Feliz Navidad?
This evergreen plant, often kissed under, is said to bring good luck.
What is mistletoe?
In Sweden, this female saint is celebrated with candlelit processions on December 13th.
Who is St. Lucia?
In Italy, this fluffy, dome-shaped sweet bread is a holiday favorite.
What is panettone?
In this country, the Dongzhi Festival celebrates the arrival of winter solstice with family reunions and dumplings.
What is China?
In Hebrew, you wish someone a happy Hanukkah by saying this.
What is Chag Sameach?
In Kwanzaa, this candle holder represents the seven principles of the holiday.
What is the kinara?
This Jewish holiday is also known as the Festival of Lights.
What is Hanukkah?
During Kwanzaa, this dish made from cornmeal is often served as a symbol of the harvest.
What is cornbread?
Ancient druids celebrated the solstice at this famous stone monument in England.
What is Stonehenge?
This is the Hawaiian way to say Merry Christmas.
What is Mele Kalikimaka?
This colorful spinning top is a traditional Hanukkah game piece.
What is a dreidel?
This Hindu festival celebrates the harvest and is known for its colorful bonfires and dancing in January.
What is Lohri?
In Japan, this fast-food chain has become a surprising Christmas tradition.
What is KFC?
Yule, a celebration of the winter solstice, originated from this European pagan tradition.
What is Norse mythology?
In this language, you say "Frohe Weihnachten" to celebrate Christmas.
What is German?
These colorful kites fill the skies during Makar Sankranti in Gujarat.
What are patangs?
This German tradition involves children leaving shoes outside to be filled with treats on December 6th.
What is St. Nicholas Day?
This spicy drink from Mexico, made with cinnamon and piloncillo, is served during Las Posadas.
What is ponche?
This Indian festival marks the transition of the sun into Capricorn and the start of longer days.
What is Makar Sankranti?
In Sweden, this phrase means "Merry Christmas."
What is God Jul?
This fiery symbol is burned to represent unity and triumph in Scottish Hogmanay celebrations.
What is a bonfire?