This holiday dessert originated from France and is best known for being shaped like a log, often decorated to resemble a snowy winter scene

Yule log cake
The name of the Grinch's loyal companion
Max
This upbeat tune by Mariah Carey has become one of the most popular modern Christmas songs since its 1994 release
All I Want for Christmas Is You
This circular decoration made of evergreen branches symbolizes eternal life and is often hung on doors during Christmas.
Wreath
This quirky ornament, said to bring good luck to the first child who finds it on the tree, is shaped like this green vegetable.
Pickle
This creamy holiday beverage is often spiked with rum or bourbon and topped with nutmeg
Eggnog
In "A Christmas Story", this little boy dreams of getting a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas

Ralphie
This winter favorite celebrates a magical snowman who comes to life thanks to a special hat
Frosty the Snowman
This sparkling material, often silver or gold, is draped over Christmas trees to resemble icicles
Tinsel
Children usually leave these out the night before Christmas as a treat for Santa.
Milk and Cookies (or just cookies)
This striped holiday treat was originally created to keep children quiet during church services
Candy Canes
In the 1994 holiday film "The Santa Clause", this actor accidentally causes Santa to fall off his roof and ends up taking on his role
Tim Allen
This classic song invites you to “rock” around something festive during the holiday season
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
These large socks are hung by the fireplace and traditionally filled with small gifts and treats
Stockings
This December tradition involves opening small doors or windows each day to reveal chocolates or gifts as you count down to Christmas.
Advent Calendar
This festive decoration and dessert became popular after the tale of Hansel and Gretel featured a house made of sweets
Gingerbread house
This 1988 action film starring Bruce Willis is famously debated as a Christmas movie
Die Hard
This song tells the story of this reindeer who saves Christmas Eve
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Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
This green plant with white berries is hung during the holidays, and symbolizes love and peace

Mistletoe
This classic holiday story by Charles Dickens features characters like Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim
A Christmas Carol
This dense holiday dessert is packed with dried fruit and often soaked in brandy
Fruitcake
In this 1998 holiday film, Michael Keaton plays a musician who magically returns as a snowman to reconnect with his son after a tragic accident
Jack Frost
This bilingual holiday song, released in 1970 by José Feliciano, wishes listeners a Merry Christmas in two languages.
Feliz Navidad
This festive decoration is often strung around trees, mantels, or staircases and can be made of greenery, beads, or ribbon
Garland
This horned figure from Alpine folklore is said to punish naughty children during the Christmas season
Krampus