Tradition & History
The country in which the tradition of decorating Christmas trees originated
What is Germany?
This winter-set horror movie features an isolated hotel during a snowstorm
What is The Shining?
This spice is most commonly associated with eggnog
What is nutmeg?
The tradition of groups traveling door-to-door to sing holiday songs
What is caroling?
This animated movie features sisters Elsa and Anna and takes place in a snowy kingdom
What is Frozen?
The Yule log tradition comes from this ancient culture
What is Norse?
This cannibalistic fairy tale took place in a wicked gingerbread house
What is Hansel and Gretel?
This hot drink is commonly made with tea, lemon, honey and whiskey
What is a hot toddy?
This Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving
What is Jingle Bells?
This Coen Brothers movie famously opens with a car buried in snow
What is Fargo?
This astronomical event marks the shortest day and longest night of the year
What is Winter Solstice?
This folk creature from Alpine regions appears during winter festivals wearing bells and masks
What is Krampus?
This warming spice gives mulled wine its signature flavor
What are cloves?
This song was performed by The Mamas & The Papas and describes the longing of sunny weather during cold winter days
What is California Dreamin’?
This TV series uses winter as a metaphor for looming disaster with the phrase “Winter is coming”
What is Game of Thrones?
This ancient Roman festival celebrated the god Saturn and featured gift-giving
What is Saturnalia?
A beast told in Welsch folklore who is known for going door-to-door demanding sweets and causing havoc if no sweets were offered
What is Mari Lwyd?
This beverage helped popularize the modern look of Santa Claus
What is Coca Cola?
This holiday song holds the record for the most covers
What is Silent Night?
These three rules must be followed when caring for a Mogwai in the movie Gremlins. (You don't have to answer this in the form of a question)
Don't get it wet.
Don't expose it to bright light.
Don't feed it after midnight.
This U.S. president officially made Christmas a federal holiday in 1870
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
In Nordic folklore, this herb got its sweet backstory by accidental death
What is mistletoe?
A spicy, sweet drink that is traditionally served warm in Mexico during winter
What is champurrado?
This song was performed by Fleet Foxes and is commonly associated with winter imagery
What is White Winter Hymnal?
In Die Hard, this is the name of the building taken over by terrorists?
What is Nakatomi Plaza?