Holiday Bestsellers
This poem was first published, anonymously, in 1823 and tells the story of a family catching St. Nicholas’ visit on Christmas Eve.
What is "Twas the Night Before Christmas"?
This Sesame Street character was in high demand during the 1996 holiday season and toy company Tyco laughed all the way to the bank.
What is Tickle Me Elmo?
This modern holiday classic, released in 1994, is arguably the biggest hit of Mariah Carey’s 30+ year career.
What is All I Want For Christmas Is You?
Will Ferrell travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father in this 2003 movie that is listed among the greatest Christmas movies of all time.
What is Elf?
This African-American tradition starts on December 26th and runs through New Year’s Day.
What is Kwanzaa?
This famous Dickens novel was published in 1843, but could double as a Halloween story as its main character is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve.
What is "A Christmas Carol"?
This “electronic friend” was the top selling toy of the 1998 holiday season and could talk and blink its eyes.
What is Furby?
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what brings Frosty to life?
What is an old hat?
This 2002 animated film, stars Adam Sandler as Davey Stone, an alcoholic with a criminal record who is sentenced to community service under the supervision of an elderly referee.
What is Eight Crazy Nights?
The modern version of Santa Claus was developed by an illustrator for this soft drink company back in 1931.
What is Coca-Cola?
This children’s story follows a creature who saves Christmas… after stealing it at first.
What is "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"?
This top 1989 toy was one of the first handheld consoles released, allowing kids to take their games with them on the go.
What is Gameboy?
This song, written by a famous SNL alum, centers on the theme of Jewish children feeling alienated during the Christmas season.
What is The Chanukah Song?
Burl Ives voices a snowman who narrates this Rankin and Bass Production that debuted in 1964.
What is Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer?
The Hanukkah tradition of wagering real or chocolate coins takes place during a game of Dreidel which has this many sides to it.
What is Four?
This book about a Christmas Eve ride to the North Pole was adapted into a movie that was released in 2004.
What is "The Polar Express"?
This simple electronic game took the holiday season by storm in 1978 by creating a series of tones and lights that requires the user to repeat the sequence.
What is Simon?
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” what is the gift on the 11th day?
What are Eleven pipers piping?
This holiday special features dueling songs from half brothers Heat Miser and Snow Miser.
What is The Year Without A Santa Claus?
Three Kings Day takes place nearly two weeks after Christmas on this early January day.
What is January 6th?
The novel, "Silent Night", recounts the true story of a Christmas Eve truce where men on both sides left their trenches to celebrate with each other during this war.
What is World War I?
This remote and voice-controlled bot was one of the most popular toys during the 2015 holiday season after making its appearance on screen in “The Force Awakens”
What is BB-8?
This Bing Crosby song shares a name with a movie he starred in and is the best-selling single ever with over 50 million copies sold.
What is White Christmas?
In Christmas Vacation, Chevy Chase is eagerly awaiting his Christmas bonus, but instead originally receives this on Christmas Eve.
What is a Jelly of the Month subscription?
Pre-dating electricity, the first Christmas tree in the White House was put up in 1889 by this President, whose grandfather was also President.
Who is Benjamin Harrison?