The Soundtrack of Christmas
In 1970, this iconic Motown group out of Gary, Indiana, released their only Christmas album. They saw mommy kissing Santa Claus
The Jackson 5
These candelabras can have 7, 8, or 9 branches. The hanukkah one has 9 branches, as Jewish religion forbids the use of a 7 branched one outside of the Temple.
Menorah
It was in 1922 that this company started featuring cuddly, cute polar bears as the face of their holiday advertisements.
Coca Cola
This soda brand releases a winter cranberry edition every holiday season.
Sprite
This icy attraction, located in the Southeast corner of Forest Park, brings St. Louisans from all backgrounds together each holiday season. Don't forget to return your rented blades.
Steinberg Ice Rink
This king, hailing from Mississippi, sang about his holiday sorrows on his 1957 rendition of "Blue Christmas".
Elvis Presley
Santa Claus or Old St. Nick likely drew his name from Saint Nicholas of Myra, hailing from this modern day country.
Turkey
Last year, this South Korean automobile company ran a Season of Giving Back Promotion. The company donated $14 dollars for every automobile sold from November to January.
Kia
A Buche de Noel is the original French name of this holiday dessert that is decorated like a tree stump.
Yule Log
This St. Louis County park doubles as Winter Wonderland from November to January
Tiles Park
Tchaikovsky composed Op. 71 in 1892, adapting it from Alexandre Dumas' adaptation of E.T.A. Hoffman's 1816 short story. This staple holiday ballet is now annually featured at musical theatres across the world.
The Nutcracker
First used by the ancient Aztecs in dyes and antipyretic medicines, this plant introduced to the United States in the 1820s is now a symbol of the holiday season.
Poinsettia
This company is known for producing yearly festive scents, such as Champagne Toast, Winter Candy Apple and Sweater Weather.
Bath and Body Works
This spice derived from Myristica fragrans trees is a staple in holiday treats, such as eggnog.
Nutmeg
In 2017 the Blues played the Blackhawks outdoors at Busch Stadium, in this NHL New Years tradition.
The Winter Classic
In 2013 this former Nickelodeon star released a Christmas album, which featured her hit Santa Tell Me.
Ariana Grande
This 16th century reformatory theologian is credited with introducing the idea of bringing lit evergreen trees into homes during the Christmas season.
Martin Luther
This Minnesota based retail powerhouse, captures the spirit of Christmas in their 2024 "Happier Holiday" ads.
Target
This English dessert, commonly served at the holidays, is served in a bowl of the same name. The bowl is layered with sponge cake and either a fruit jam or a chocolate filling.
Triffle
This British transplant to St. Louis founded the Missouri Botanical Garden in 1859. His house is now included in the yearly Garden Glow.
Henry Shaw
His jazz trio, based out of San Francisco, is known for composing the music featured on A Charlie Brown Christmas(1966).
Vince Guaraldi Trio
Brothers Grimm - Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Toys from this company, famous for brands such as Hot Wheels, Fisher Price and Barbie, are commonly featured on children's Christmas wishlists.
Mattel
This nordic country originated the sablés or butter cookie, that are often gifted in metal tins around the holidays
Denmark
This iconic St. Louis venue has hosted holiday acts such as the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Smino's Kribmas
The Stifel Theatre