Is that a Christmas movie?
This hotly debated movie does take place during an office Christmas Party at Nakatomi Plaza. Kind of killed the spirit when the terrorists took over the building though, yippie Ki Yay.
Die Hard
This holiday classic is about someone who is mistreated for being different but in the end its their differences that help to save Santa Clause and Christmas. Now they’ll go down in his-tor-y
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
These little animals were the must have gift of the early 90’s and I'm willing to bet there are a few of you that still have some, heart shaped tags and all.
Beanie Babies
Santa Claus is said to have originated from this saint who’s feast day is commonly celebrated throughout Europe on December 6th
St. Nicolaus
This 7-book series while not exclusively about Christmas has a lot of holiday scenes at the core of some of its most important chapters and it is said that there is quite a bit of magic in the holidays, Happy Christmas Harry.
Harry Potter
I mean it has Christmas in the title! Sure, you could call it a Halloween movie and it does star a skeleton and all his ghostly palls kidnapping Santa clause but I think Tim Burton’s message was pretty clearly Christmas
Nightmare Before Christmas
This song sung by a famous comedian lists himself and other celebrities like David Lee Roth, Goldie Hawn, and Bowser from Sha Na Na who celebrate the Jewish holiday of the same name
The Chanukah Song
Despite not being able to walk or talk these dolls were all the craze in 1982, unfortunately mom and dad you can’t grow your own
Cabbage Patch Kids
In Mexico there is a tradition called Las Posadas where a large procession will wander looking for a place to stay. When they reach their predetermined location there is a large party traditionally with tamales and Christmas punch. Before it ends they must smash this hanging item usually shaped like a seven pointed star and possibly filled with candy?
Piñata
Easily the most classic holiday tale, this short novella recounts the exploits of one Ebenezer Scrooge and his encounter with four ghosts who try and teach him the true meaning of Christmas
A Christmas Carol
This movie is about a boys Christmas present from his father, enough said. I mean if he had just followed some simple rules and kept it dry maybe they wouldn’t have multiplied and destroyed his town
Gremlins
This Christmas song originally released in 1953 was performed by Eartha Kit and talks sultry about all the expensive things she wants Santa to bring her like diamond rings and platinum mines, so hurry down the chimney tonight.
Santa Baby
In 1984 you too could be the coolest kid on the block if you were lucky enough to get one of these government issued guys in green, and no it’s not a doll it's an action figure
GI Joe
A Sufganiyot is this type of confectionary often enjoyed in the Middle East and Affrica during Hanukkah. It is usually filled with Jelly and sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Doughnut
This rhyming children’s tale stars a mean nasty creature who absolutely hates Christmas and does everything is his power to steal it away from the poor little…. Who?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
This buddy cop classic opens with the song Jingle Bell Rock and there is even a gunfight in a Christmas tree farm, man I hope you’re not to old for this….
Lethal Weapon
This more modern and comical holiday song serves a warning that reindeer are still wild animals and maybe Santa should lay off the spiked Egg Nog while flying…. poor Grandma
Grandma Got Runover by a Reindeer
This shaking little red monstrosity was causing riots in stores in 1996 or you could just turn on PBS and catch him and his friends there
Tickle Me Elmo
Toji, in Japan, is often celebrated by lighting small bonfires on Mt. Fuji and soaking in Citrus filled bathes to welcome the coming Winter this.
Solstice
This more recent children’s book gained a lot of popularity when it was released in 1985, it’s a story of one little boys trip to the north pole where he meets Santa and is gifted a special bell that can only be heard by the people that still believe in him
The Polar Express
The third instalment in this superhero trilogy has a truly classic Christmas arc. A rich capitalist scrooge who thinks he is invincible get beaten down by a terrorist organization and he must use his genius to rebuild his suit to take down the terrorists who seem to keep blowing up. Oh, and its Christmas time or something
Iron Man 3
This world-renowned Tchaikovsky ballet features famous holiday musical scores such as the Miniature Overture and Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
The Nutcracker
At the dawn of the new millennium this popular 2-wheelers had you and your friends tearing up the sidewalks but be careful because those things did not have a lot of ground clearance but at least there was a handlebar
Razor Scooter
Junkanoo is a large street festival celebrated on Dec. 26th and Jan. 1st. It is characterized with lots of dancing, music, and costumes. This celebration typically starts around 2AM and goes until 10AM and is celebrated in this Island country off the coast of Miami
The Bahamas
This famous poem was written in 1823 by Clement Clarke and toted as "arguably the best-known verses ever written by an American". It is said to have popularized gift giving as well as hanging stockings and Santa using a chimney.
The Night Before Christmas