Yule Be Watching This
In the movie Die Hard, John Mclane fights off terrorists in this Los Angeles skyscraper during a Christmas party.
Nakatomi Plaza
This song, considered the best selling Christmas single of all time, was first performed by Bing Crosby in the 1942 movie “Holiday Inn.”
White Christmas
This red suited action figure, introduced in 1964, became one of the most popular toys of the 20th century.
G.I Joe
In Germany, children leave their shoes out on this saint’s feast day to receive small treats and gifts.
Saint Nicholas Day
This retro holiday dessert, often served in a ring molded, features gelatin, mixed with fruit, nuts, and sometimes cottage cheese.
Jell-O Salad
In the movie “Elf,” buddy Work in the mail room of this New York City business, where his father works.
Children’s book publishing company.
This lively Carol, thought to have originated in 16 century England, encourages listeners to bring “some figgy pudding”
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
This early 2000’s interactive, plush toy became infamous for its bizarre language and erratic “behavior,” leading to urban legends of it “spying on users.”
A Furby
In Germany and Austria, this horned figure punishes, naughty children serving as a dark counterpart to Santa Claus.
Krampus
This traditional Christmas dessert, popular in the southern United States features a custard base baked in a flaky pie crust.
Custard Pie
In the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” this is the name of the angel who helps George Bailey see his worth.
Clarence
This Christmas song, written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857, was originally intended to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Jingle Bells
Created a 1929, this toy, was designed by the son of Frank Lloyd Wright and modeled after earthquake proof interlocking timber design of the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo.
Lincoln Logs
In Japan, eating from this fast food chain on Christmas is a widely observed custom.
KFC
This Midwestern, specialty, made with crackers, sugar, and whipped topping, resembles a pie, but contains no actual fruit.
Mock Apple Pie
In the movie “Home Alone”, Kevin set traps to stop these two burglars.
Harry & Marv
This Carol, also known as “Adeste Fideles,” was originally written in Latin and later translated to English.
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Developed in 1943, this energetic toy was invented accidentally when a naval engineer was trying to create a device to stabilize the sensitive instruments on battleships.
The Slinky
In England, this traditional dessert is set on fire before serving during Christmas dinner.
Christmas pudding
This spiced cake, often made in a loaf or a bundt form, is a staple for many Christmas tables.
Gingerbread
In the 1996 movie “Jingle All the Way” Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character spends almost the entirety of the movie to get this specific toy for his son.
Turbo Man
This popular Christmas Carol was originally written as a poem in 1868 by a Episcopal priest, inspired by a trip to a particularly famous town in the Middle East, and was later set to music.
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Introduced in 1967, this iconic educational toy allows children to pull its string or lever and hear different animal sounds corresponding to a rotating arrow.
See ‘n Say
In Norway, it is a custom to hide this household item on Christmas Eve to protect against demons and evil spirits.
A Broom
This classic southern Christmas cake, often called “the ultimate southern dessert,” is made with coconut, pecans, and cream cheese frosting
Hummingbird cake