This classic holiday decoration often ends up tangled before it ever reaches the tree.
Christmas Lights
In Sweden, people celebrate Christmas season with this saint known for wearing a crown of candles.
St. Lucia
Bing Crosby dreams of this type of Christmas.
A White Christmas
In Elf, Buddy famously sticks to the four main food groups, including candy and this sugary liquid.
Syrup
This plant is hung in doorways and traditionally encourages people to share a kiss
Mistletoe
Many workplaces hold this festive party activity where employees exchange wrapped mystery gifts
White Elephant
In the UK, Christmas dinner often includes this crispy paper item that pops when pulled apart.
A Christmas Cracker
In this song, something comes to life when placed with a magic hat.
Frosty the Snowman
This film features a young boy defending his home from burglars on Christmas Eve.
Home Alone
This warm beverage, often topped with whipped cream, is a wintertime favorite.
Hot Chocolate
This item, often found on desks in December, counts down the days until Christmas, sometimes revealing chocolate.
Advent Calendar
In Mexico, this traditional star-shaped object is filled with treats and broken open at holiday celebrations
A piñata
“Walking around the Christmas tree” is sung by this artist, whose version is played everywhere during December.
Brenda Lee
The Polar Express takes children on a magical train ride to this destination.
The North Pole
These red-and-white striped treats are commonly hung on Christmas trees.
Candy Canes
This holiday tradition involves employees wearing intentionally outlandish sweaters—sometimes for prizes.
Ugly Sweater Contest
In Italy, gifts are brought by this kind witch who visits on January 5th.
La Befana
This song describes the need for a little holiday spirit “right this very minute.”
We Need a Little Christmas
In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, this elf dreams of becoming a dentist.
Hermey
This December holiday commemorates the miracle of oil lasting eight days.
Hanukkah
During the holiday season, some workplaces host this fun competition, challenging teams to decorate doors, desks, or even entire departments in the spirit of the season.
In Australia, Christmas often takes place during this season of the year.
Summer
This Hawaiian phrase for “Merry Christmas” is featured in a popular holiday song.
Mele Kalikimaka
In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswold decorates his house with how many outdoor Christmas lights?
25,000
These festive travelers pull Santa’s sleigh across the night sky.
Reindeer