Christmas Movies
In Home Alone, this young boy is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation.
Kevin McCallister
This song begins, “Dashing through the snow.”
Jingle Bells
This red-and-white striped candy is shaped like a shepherd’s hook.
A candy cane
These are traditionally hung by the chimney for Santa to fill.
Stockings
KOCSIGNT
STOCKING
This green character tries to steal Christmas from the residents of Whoville.
The Grinch
In this song, a snowman comes to life after children place a magical hat on his head.
Frosty the Snowman
This creamy holiday drink is traditionally made with eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and spices.
Eggnog
This plant is traditionally hung overhead for a Christmas kiss.
Mistletoe
LESNIT
TINSEL
In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, this is the last name of Clark and his family.
Griswold
This song asks, “Do you see what I see?”
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Visions of these danced in the children’s heads in “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” also known as “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
Sugar-plums
This calendar counts down to Christmas, often with little doors hiding treats.
An Advent calendar
TRACESRCKUN
NUTCRACKERS
In The Santa Clause, this actor plays Scott Calvin, a father who unexpectedly becomes Santa.
Tim Allen
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” this gift is given on the fifth day.
Five gold(en) rings
This buttery holiday candy is made by cooking sugar and butter, then often topped with chocolate and chopped nuts.
Toffee
Children traditionally leave shoes out for treats on the eve of this saint’s December 6 feast day.
Saint Nicholas
THWARE
WREATH
In Miracle on 34th Street, Kris Kringle works as Santa at this department store.
Macy’s
This carol includes the line, “God and sinners reconciled.”
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
This cookie dough is used to build edible holiday houses decorated with icing and candy.
Gingerbread
This country is widely credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we know it.
Germany
AISETTOPIN
POINSETTIA