Christmas Songs
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
What is eggnog?
Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance.
What is gingerbread?
This piece of clothing brought Frosty the Snowman to life.
What is his old silk hat?
This familiar sleighing song was the first Earth tune played in outer space.
What is “Jingle Bells”?
This real-life department store served as the setting for the Christmas film “Miracle on 34th Street”.
What is Macy’s?
In his original 1943 recording of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”, Bing Crosby crooned, “Christmas Eve will find me…” here.
What is where the love light gleams?
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
What is nutmeg?
Children who misbehave may find a lump of this black rock in their stockings on Christmas morning.
What is coal?
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.
What is kissing under the mistletoe?
The color of Elvis’s suede shoes, as well as the Christmas he will have without you.
What is blue?
In “A Holly, Jolly Christmas,” singer Burl Ives suggests that you say hello to these two classifications of people.
What are folks you know and everyone you meet?
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
What is figgy pudding?
The other reindeer would not let Rudolph join in any of these activities.
What are reindeer games?
It takes this many years for a pine tree to grow to an acceptable Christmas tree height.
What is 15?
During the holidays, this famous New York City landmark features a colossal Christmas tree and a popular ice-skating rink.
What is Rockefeller Center?
It may sound like a composition from the Middle Ages, but this classic Christmas hymn appeared in 1843 and made its debut in 1847.
What is “O Holy Night”?
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate.
What is fruitcake?
If you leave treats for Santa’s reindeer, then make sure you put out these crunchy orange vegetables.
What are carrots?
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Who (or what) is Krampus?
“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas” with every one of these.
What is “Christmas card I write”?
The lyrics to this timeless Christmas song describe a wintery ride in a one-horse open sleigh, but never once mention the word “Christmas.”
What is “Jingle Bells”?
These classic Christmas sweets begin as striped loaves before a machine pulls and twists it into thin, hook-shaped treats.
What are candy canes?
This dark fairy tale about a brother, a sister, and a witch they meet in the woods, was the inspiration for gingerbread houses.
What is Hansel and Gretel?
The English also refer to Santa Claus by this proper-sounding name.
What is Father Christmas?
There were no creatures stirring on the night before Christmas, not even one of these.
What is a mouse?