Movies/TV
This famous children's story-turned movie features a cranky green creature with a heart two sizes too small, who plots to thwart the Christmas plans of all the Whos down in Whoville.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Children typically will find this infamous object in their stockings should they find themselves on the naughty list.
What is a lump of coal
He's making a list and checking it twice, gonna find out who's naughty or nice. This jolly old man is coming to town.
Who is Santa Claus
In Europe and Asia, these hoofed and horned animals are referred to as reindeer, but in North America, they go by this name instead.
What are Caribou.
Named after a Russian ballerina, this light, creamy, baked confection originating from Australia/New Zealand, takes the form of a circular block and topped with fruits.
What is a Pavlova
In the 2003 classic family/comedy, this actor plays a human adopted by Santa's elves, who travels to New York City to meet his biological father.
Who is Will Ferrell
This famous Christmas song composed by Ernst Anschutz, combines the tune of an old German folk song, the title of which translates to "fir tree".
What is O Tannenbaum
These famous, singing rodent brothers sing a Christmas song about wanting a plane that loops the loop and a hula hoop.
Who are Alvin and the Chipmunks
This Scottish song was traditionally sung to bid farewell to the old year at the stroke of midnight.
What is Auld Lang Syne
This beverage company has been using Santa Claus and polar bears in its advertising since 1931.
What is Coca-Cola
This academy award-winning actor has played extensive roles throughout his decorated career, from the infamous Scrooge in the Muppet Christmas Carol movie, to the Dark Knight's loyal butler himself.
Who is Michael Caine
This festival, Scandinavian and Norse in origin, celebrates the re-emergence of the sun and the days beginning to grow longer again by burning a log.
What is Yule (the Winter Solstice)
To quote this famous Japanese author on tips for the new year : "Infuse fresh energy into our lives and make this year one that truly sparks joy."
Who is Marie Kondo
At the time, this British holiday was a day to ensure that upper class Britons gave servants and workers a day off, in addition to giving them a present, but has since evolved into an internationally commercial event for door-crashing deals.
What is Boxing Day
In the famous poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas", by Clemente Clark Moore, the children had visions of this Christmas confection dancing in their heads.
What are sugar-plums
The residents of Halloween Town in the Tim Burton film, "A Night Before Christmas", struggled to grasp the concept of Christmas, and end up calling Santa Claus by this nickname.
What is Sandy Claws
What is a Goose.
In the Holiday season of 1996, this talking toy with origins from Sesame Street became a hit sensation and caused a shopping frenzy, being re-sold by scalpers for up to $1,500 on the internet and $18,500 in various auctions.
What is Tickle Me Elmo
This song was initially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair.
What is "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus".
A 106-year old specimen of this type of cake was discovered by the Antarctic Heritage Trust and described as in "excellent condition" and "almost" edible.
What is fruitcake
In the critically acclaimed 1964 stop-motion TV special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", each puppet, including Santa and Rudolph, cost around this much to make.
What is $5000
These wood carvings of soldiers in colourful uniforms, also play the role of the famous toy prince come to life in the classical ballet of the same name.
What is a nutcracker
This Puerto-Rican singer/songwriter wrote in 1970 the now well-known and beloved song, "Feliz Navidad".
Who is Jose Feliciano
Also known as Rohatsu, this Buddhist tradition honours the day in which the Buddha—Siddartha Gautauma—is said to have achieved enlightenment.
What is Bodhi Day.
This sweet dessert is called for someone to bring to them in the classic Christmas carol, "We Wish You A Merry Christmas".
What is figgy pudding