Holiday Traditions

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  1. 2. Refusing this tradition is said to bring bad luck.
  2. 4. An egg-enriched bread with candied fruit is a fan favorite in Italy.
  3. 7. (4 words) A recent tradition began in 2005 with the publication of a children’s book. More than 13 million have been “adopted” since.
  4. 11. (2 words) Edward Hibberd Johnson is behind this bright idea which began in New York in 1882.
  5. 14. (2 words) first officially debuted in 1843 England. Kansas-City based Hall Brothers creation aided the rise in popularity.
  6. 16. (2 words) dates back to the Middle Ages in Germany. 77% of US households display this in their homes.
  7. 19. (2 words) An ancient tradition that Americans turned into must see TV back in 1966. Today we can view on demand and on the web.
  8. 21. (2 words) Around since ancient Greek and Roman times, today they come in many varieties, flowers and fruit, glass balls and ribbon, artificial and themed.
  9. 23. (4 words) Frank Capra’s classic, a box office flop which debuted in 1946, and recieved 5 Oscar nominations.
  10. 24. (2 words) beloved holiday sugar sticks, the number-one U.S. manufacturer is in nearby Bryan, OH-Spangler.
  11. 25. (3 words) This trend started in Canada, gaining popularity in the 1980s.
  12. 26. (2 words) Its origins are a bit briny, but it likely grew from a Woolworths marketing gimmick in the late 1800s.
  13. 27. A traditional holiday drink made with spiced and spiked egg yolks and milk.
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  1. 1. (3 words) This tradition began in the 1930s when parents were trying to instill a sense of thankfulness in their children.
  2. 3. (5 words) Embarrassed by this poem released in 1823, Clement Moore did not publish it under his name until 1844.
  3. 5. According to the Los Angeles Times this became the best-selling potted plant in the nation by 1986.
  4. 6. Popular stocking stuffer during the Great Depression of the 1930s. A special treat when funds were tight.
  5. 8. (2 words) A tradition that began in Germany following the Brothers Grimm published compilation of fairy tales in the 1800s.
  6. 9. Simple folded brown bags filled with sand and lit by votive candles, popular in the Southwest.
  7. 10. (3 words) Receives thousands of letters each year, a group of volunteers have been replying to each child since 1914.
  8. 12. (2 words)A place where Santa can leave candy or small gifts.
  9. 13. (2 words) Started in Germany in 1903 by publisher Gerhard Land, this tradition has evolved in many varieties including chocolates, toys, socks, mini wine bottles, and many other choices.
  10. 15. (4 words) First rejected by CBS executives, this holiday special is credited with ending the rise in popularity of aluminum trees.
  11. 17. (2 words) The most common Christmas dinner choice throughout the 19th century until turkey replaced it in popularity.
  12. 18. As many recipes as there are cooks, they all agree on the use of spices, a combination of dried or candied fruit and some liquor or wine.
  13. 20. this roasted food remains a holiday tradition thanks to a beloved song.
  14. 22. (2 words) premiered December 18, 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Performed outside of Russia for the first time in 1934 England, and in the U.S. for the first time in 1944.