This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good
Elf on a Shelf
One in three men wait until this day to do their Christmas shopping
Christmas Eve
There were no creatures stirring on the night before Christmas, not even one of these
Mouse
Children who misbehave may find a lump of this black rock in their stockings on Christmas morning
Coal
This real-life department store served as the setting for the Christmas film “Miracle on 34th Street”.
Macy's
This mythical winter sprite is nipping at your nose in “The Christmas Song.”
Jack Frost
If you leave treats for Santa’s reindeer, then make sure you put out these crunchy orange vegetables.
Carrots
This giggling red monster was the hit of the holidays as the best-selling Christmas toy of 1996
Tickle Me Elmo
You can get your Christmas card postmarked not at the North Pole, but at the city called North Pole, located in this, the largest U.S. state.
Alaska
This dark fairy tale about a brother, a sister, and a witch they meet in the woods, was the inspiration for gingerbread houses
Hansel and Gretel
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies
kissing under the mistletoe
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, lords a-leaping appear in this quantity
10
This piece of clothing brought Frosty the Snowman to life.
old silk hat
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Krampus
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America
poinsettia