Christmas Movies
This 1946 film was originally a box-office flop but is now one of the most-watched Christmas movies of all time.
It's a Wonderful Life
This singer’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts more than 20 years after release.
Mariah Carey
The modern American tradition of leaving milk and cookies for Santa became popular during this historical era, when families emphasized giving even in hard times.
The Great Depression
This furry electronic toy caused store sellouts in 1998 and was one of the most fought-over Christmas gifts of the decade.
The Furby
Which drink is also known as “milk punch”?
Eggnog
In Home Alone 2, Kevin stays at this real New York City hotel.
The Plaza
The line “We’ll conspire as we dream by the fire” is from this holiday tune.
Winter Wonderland
In what country is it tradition to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
his plush creature was the best-selling Christmas toy of 1983, causing nationwide store riots.
Cabbage Patch Kid
The modern red-suited image of Santa became globally popular through advertisements by this company in the 1930s.
Coca Cola
In The Grinch (2000), the Whos of Whoville live inside this object.
A Snowflake
This Christmas song is the best-selling single of all time globally.
White Christmas
The tradition of lighting the National Christmas Tree began in 1923 under this U.S. president.
Calvin Coolidge
This toy train brand is traditionally associated with running around Christmas trees in American households.
Lionel Trains
What country started the tradition of putting up Christmas trees?
Germany
In Home Alone, this is the name of the fake gangster movie Kevin watches?
Angels with Filthy Souls
This holiday song is the most recorded Christmas song in history.
Silent Night
This U.S. state is the leading producer of real Christmas trees.
Oregon
In Jingle All the Way, this action figure is the impossible-to-find Christmas gift.
Turbo Man
This department store was the first to feature Santa in a store setting in 1890.
Macy's
The 1966 animated How the Grinch Stole Christmas was narrated by this famous horror actor.
Boris Karloff
“The Little Drummer Boy” was originally titled this when first recorded in 1941.
Carol of the Drum.
In Austria and Bavaria, this horned creature punishes misbehaving children.
Krampus
Many early holiday toy catalogs were published by this American mail-order giant beginning in the late 1800s.
Sears
This U.S. state was the first to officially recognize Christmas as a holiday.
Alabama