Holiday Hits
This song is traditionally sung on the final night of Christmas celebrations
12 Days of Christmas
These striped confections are often hung on Christmas trees as edible ornaments
Candy Canes
This winter activity is traditionally by stacking spheres of packed snow and adding a carrot for a nose
Snowman
"Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! When I wake up, I'm getting a CAT scan!"
Scott Calvin / Santa Claus
In this movie, the main character believes syrup belongs on spaghetti
Elf
First recorded by Nat King Cole, this song begins with chestnuts roasting on an open fire
The Christmas Song
Before the big man gets here, be sure to leave him some as a gratuity
Cookies
Often used in holiday decor, these frozen figures are known for never being the same
Snowflakes
"If I can't find a reindeer, I'll make one instead"
The Grinch
This film follows not just Santa, but the rest of his dysfunctional family as well
Fred Claus
This 1984 pop hit by Wham! has inspired an annual internet challenge to avoid hearing it all December
Last Christmas
Got any brandy? This warm holiday beverage traditionally made with milk, sugar, and eggs is often spiked with nutmeg or spirits
Eggnog
This architectural feature serves as both a heat source and a focal point for holiday gatherings, traditionally topped by hanging stockings
Fireplace
"I never eat December snowflakes. I always wait until January"
Lucy Van Pelt
An angel named Clarence helps a man rediscover his worth in this film
It's A Wonderful Life
One of the earliest diss tracks, this song was made specifically for it's 1966 animated film
You're A Mean One Mr Grinch
Originally a symbolic centerpiece rather than a food, this item evolved into a festive dessert meant to resemble it
Yule Log
This Latin-derived term refers to the luminous phenomenon commonly called the Northern Lights
Aurora Borealis
"Every idiot who goes about with 'Merry Christmas' on his lips, should be boiled in his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart!"
Ebenezer Scrooge
Christmas movie or not? This film follows a man fighting to escape the worst office Christmas party ever
Die Hard
This song opens with a sleigh ride but was originally written for Thanksgiving celebrations
Jingle Bells
Here come the carolers! This British dessert is soaked in alcohol and ignited before being served
Figgy / Christmas Pudding
Observed in late December, this astronomical event marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere
Winter Solstice
"Can I refill your eggnog for you? Get you something to eat? Drive you out to the middle of nowhere and leave you for dead?"
Clark Griswold
This stop-motion special features a Santa Claus not wanting to be Santa Claus
A Year Without a Santa Claus