Movies
In this 1990 film, an 8-year old defends his home against burglars using elaborate traps.
What is Home Alone?
Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" was released in this year, but didn't hit #1 until 25 years later.
What is 1994?
This Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver.
What is Tinsel?
In 1996, parents literally fought each other in stores to get this giggling red toy.
What is Tickle Me Elmo?
This is what the kids say when something is trendy, hot, or great.
What is "that's fire"?
This 2003 film features a character who travels to NYC and eats spaghetti with syrup, sprinkles, and other sugary sweets for breakfast.
What is Elf?
This song was originally written for the holiday, Thanksgiving.
What is Jingle Bells?
This company's 1930s advertisements are credited with creating the modern image of Santa in a red suit.
What is Coca-Cola?
This game found under Christmas trees since 1978 had the tagline "the frantic marble munching game".
What is Hungry Hungry Hippos?
What started as a family tradition, became a major event, attracting thousands of costumed surfers to the shoreline each year during the holiday season.
What is Surf with Santas?
In this 1946 classic, an angel named Clarence earns his wings by showing George Bailey what life would be without him.
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
This holiday standard recorded in the in the 1990s, surpassed 2 billion Spotify streams in 2024.
What is "All I Want For Christmas is You"?
This winter holiday-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892.
What is The Nutcracker?
In 1952, Mr. Potato Head became the first toy advertised on television, and originally required buyers to supply this key component.
What is an actual potato (parts only sold)?
Wild reindeer in North America are referred to by this term.
What are Caribou?
This 1989 sequel proves lightning can strike Nakatomi Plaza twice - now at an airport, and yes, it's STILL a Christmas movie.
What is Die Hard 2?
In the song, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," this type of pudding is called for.
What is figgy pudding?
The first Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was erected in this era.
What is the Great Depression?
In 2023, the most counterfeited toy was this buildable brick brand, with 60% of "deals" being fake.
What is LEGO?
Leaving cookies and milk for Santa is American - in the UK, kids leave these two items instead (one for Santa, one for his reindeer).
What are mince pies and carrots?
Clark Griswold's Christmas bonus in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation turned out to be this disappointing gift.
What is a Jelly of the Month Club membership?
"The fire is slowly dying, and my dear, we're still good-byeing..." are the lyrics in this song.
This bird's feathers were used to make the first artificial Christmas tree in the 19th century.
What is a goose?
This handheld electronic toy gave players actions they had to successfully complete in order to win.
What is a Bop-It!
This hand gesture went viral in 2025 by a kid at a basketball game.
What is "six seven"? (Must do the hand gesture)