Carols In Medias Res
"...let men their songs employ..."
Joy to the World
This Jewish holiday commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and is also known as "The Festival of Lights".
Hanukkah
This evergreen tree species, popular in Christmas tree lots, is known for its fragrant needles and strong branches that can hold heavy ornaments.
Fir tree
This interactive plush toy line, produced by Jazwares, achieved billions of views on TikTok and millions of posts on Instagram in 2023, leading to the company's $1 billion in annual sales.
Squishmallows
"The ______ of the show!" Often the leading figure in a play, musical or movie.
Star
"...His power and glory evermore proclaim..."
O Holy Night
First celebrated in 1966, this week-long holiday honors African heritage and culminates on January 1st.
Kwanzaa
This plant, often used as a Christmas tree alternative in warm climates, is technically a succulent and comes in a variety of festive colors.
Poinsettia
DAILY DOUBLE
Minecraft
American comedian, actress, and singer, her self-titled comedy-variety series, which originally aired on CBS, was one of the first to be hosted by a woman.
Carol (Burnett)
"...sing all ye citizens of Heaven above..."
Oh Come All Ye Faithful
Celebrated on December 26, this holiday has roots in honoring British servants and working-class traditions.
Boxing Day
DAILY DOUBLE
Oregon
This toy set featuring tiny magnetic building blocks, that lets kids construct everything from geometric shapes to detailed models, continued it's strong run again in 2023.
Magna-tiles
One of the 9 members of the fellowship seen in The Lord of the Rings.
Merry
"...yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light..."
O Little Town of Bethlehem
In Scandinavian countries, December 13th marks this holiday celebrating a saint known for her light and generosity.
Saint Lucia's Day
This material, introduced in the 1930s, revolutionized artificial Christmas trees, making them shiny, metallic, and reusable.
Aluminum
This interactive toy line, which saw massive sales in 2023, allows kids to engage with virtual pets that respond to voice commands and perform tricks.
FurReal Friends
To physically bend at the waist or lower one's head on stage as a gesture of appreciation and thanks to the audience for their attention
Bow (Bough)
"...Ye who sang creation’s story now proclaim Messiah’s birth..."
Angels From The Realms of Glory
This Buddhist holiday in early December celebrates Siddhartha Gautama achieving enlightenment under the holiday's namesake tree.
Bodhi Day
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, one of the most famous in the world, is always this type of tree native to mountain ranges in Scandinavia.
Norway Spruce
This 2023 Pixar-animated children's film features a group of characters who embark on a magical journey to restore balance to a world threatened by darkness and destruction. It's success spun-off several popular toy-lines.
Elemental
A contraction used to indicate a future action or state involving the person being addressed.
You'll (Yule)