SEASON'S SCREENINGS
This film taught us that micro-machines, paint cans, and aftershave are all weapons.
This holiday song is the best-selling single of all time.
Christmas commemorates the birth of this central religious figure.
Who is Jesus Christ?
In Mexico, this nine-day tradition reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging.
What is Las Posadas?
This creamy holiday beverage traditionally includes eggs, sugar, and spirits.
What is eggnog?
This ensemble Christmas rom-com insists that love is actually all around—especially at Heathrow.
What is Love Actually.
Despite the name, this song was written for Thanksgiving—not Christmas.
What is Jingle Bells.
December 25 likely aligns with this Roman festival celebrating Saturn.
What is Saturnalia?
In Germany, Christmas markets go by this very long compound word.
What are Weihnachtsmärkte?
This Italian Christmas bread is tall, fluffy, and dotted with fruit.
What is panettone?
In this 1996 holiday movie, the phrase “Put the cookie down—NOW!” became an unexpected Christmas quote.
What is Jingle All the Way?
This singer achieved permanent December residency with one song in 1994.
Who is Mariah Carey.
This ancient winter festival emphasized evergreen trees, feasting, and light.
What is Yule?
This country decorates Christmas trees with spider webs for luck.
What is Ukraine?
This French dessert looks like a log and translates literally to “Yule log.”
What is bûche de Noël?
With Brad and Kate's Christmas plans ruined, they instead have to do something they don't enjoy very much - visiting each of their divorced parents and other family members. In which 2008 movie does this happen?
What is Four Christmases?
The music video for this song is set largely at a snowy ski lodge with plenty of 1980s sweaters.
What is Last Christmas.
This saint inspired the modern figure of Santa Claus.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
In Catalonia, this log is beaten so it will deliver presents.
What is Caga Tió?
This spice does the heavy lifting in gingerbread flavor.
What is ginger?
Narrated by an adult version of its main character, this Christmas movie centers on a BB gun obsession and several unforgettable mishaps.
What is A Christmas Story?
This upbeat holiday hit reminds us that “everybody’s waiting for the man with the bag.”
What is Santa Clause is Coming to Town.
This beverage company helped standardize Santa’s red suit—but didn’t invent him.
What is Coca-Cola?
This Scandinavian country hides one almond in rice porridge to predict good fortune.
What is Norway?
In Japan, Christmas dinner commonly involves a bucket from this American fast-food chain.