Christmas Tunes
This catchy 1994 Christmas tune is the best-selling Christmas single ever recorded by a female artist, as well as being one of the highest-selling singles in music history.
What is “All I Want for Christmas is You”?
Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance.
What is gingerbread?
Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.
What is “Elf”?
In Mexico, children break open these hanging papier mache sculptures to release the gifts inside.
What are pinatas?
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
What is the Elf on a Shelf?
Spotify has a playlist featuring 100 different versions of this holiday bop, which was originally written and recorded by 1980s Brit Pop duo Wham!
What is “Last Christmas”?
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
What is nutmeg?
Jim Carrey’s grumpy green gremlin lays siege to this town in the 2000 film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
What is Whoville?
During the holidays, this famous New York City landmark features a colossal Christmas tree and a popular ice-skating rink.
What is Rockefeller Center?
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is a poinsettia?
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
What is eggnog?
These classic Christmas sweets begin as striped loaves before a machine pulls and twists it into thin, hook-shaped treats.
What are candy canes?
This “Home Alone” character fends off a pair of robbers by building slapstick traps in his house.
Who is Kevin McAlister?
It is Hawaii’s way to say, “Merry Christmas to you.”
What is “Mele kalikimaka”?
These candlelit paper lanterns are a Christmas tradition in Mexico and in the Southwestern U.S.
What are luminarias?
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, lords a-leaping appear in this quantity.
What is ten?
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate.
What is fruitcake?
In this cinematic holiday heart warmer, George Bailey receives a visit from an angel who helps him realize the importance of his own existence.
What is “It’s a Wonderful Life?”
Pan-African families celebrate Kwanzaa from December 26-January 1 by lighting this seven branch candleholder that represents the principles of unity, self-determination, responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
What is a Kinara?
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.
What is kissing under the mistletoe?
In his original 1943 recording of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”, Bing Crosby crooned, “Christmas Eve will find me…” here.
What is where the love light gleams?
Christmas pies, served in many English-speaking countries, are also known by this more descriptive name, inspired by the blend of beef suet and fruit in the filling.
What are mincemeat pies?
In the 1983 holiday favorite “A Christmas Story,” Ralphie’s father wins a lamp shaped like this body part as a runner-up prize from a newspaper contest.
What is a woman’s leg?
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Who (or what) is Krampus?
The Rockettes perform their Christmas spectacular, high kicks and all, in this famous New York theater.
What is Radio City Music Hall?