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This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good
The Elf on a Shelf
This dark fairy tale about a brother, a sister, and a witch they meet in the woods, was the inspiration for gingerbread houses
Hansel and Gretel
It takes this many years for a pine tree to grow to an acceptable Christmas tree height.
15
During the holidays, this famous New York City landmark features a colossal Christmas tree and a popular ice-skating rink.
Rockefeller Center
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
poinsettia
What is the name of one of Santa's reindeer that has the same name as another holiday mascot?
Cupid
This piece of clothing brought Frosty the Snowman to life.
his old silk hat
When the Grinch discovers the true meaning of Christmas, his heart grows this number of sizes.
three
One in three men wait until this day to do their Christmas shopping.
What is Christmas Eve
There were no creatures stirring on the night before Christmas, not even one of these.
mouse
The wise men brought these three gifts for the baby Jesus, not the most useful items to give a newborn.
gold, frankincense, and myrrh
In the song "Last Christmas" the singer gives their heart to who?
Someone special
Children who misbehave may find a lump of this black rock in their stockings on Christmas morning.
coal
These three words are what best describe the Grinch, “and I quote.”
stink, stank, and stunk
The English also refer to Santa Claus by this proper-sounding name.
Father Christmas
This mythical winter sprite is nipping at your nose in “The Christmas Song.”
Jack Frost
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
eggnog
What is another name for the night before Christmas?
In Mexico, children break open these hanging papier mache sculptures to release the gifts inside
pinatas
This familiar sleighing song was the first Earth tune played in outer space
Jingle Bells
This real-life department store served as the setting for the Christmas film “Miracle on 34th Street”.
Macy’s
You can get your Christmas card postmarked not at the North Pole, but at the city called North Pole, located in this, the largest U.S. state.
Alaska
This catch 1994 Christmas tune is the best-selling Christmas single ever recorded by a female artist, as well as being one of the highest-selling singles in music history.
All I Want for Christmas is You
When does Santa Claus deliver presents?
If you leave treats for Santa’s reindeer, then make sure you put out these crunchy orange vegetables.
carrots
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies
kissing under the mistletoe
The color of Elvis’s suede shoes, as well as the Christmas he will have without you
blue
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, lords a-leaping appear in this quantity.
ten
These barnyard beasts kept time for a humble percussionist in the Christmas carol, “The Little Drummer Boy”
ox and lamb
What’s another word for the songs people sing at Christmas?
It may sound like a composition from the Middle Ages, but this classic Christmas hymn appeared in 1843 and made its debut in 1847.
“O Holy Night”
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album.
Paul McCartney
The lyrics to this timeless Christmas song describe a wintery ride in a one-horse open sleigh, but never once mention the word “Christmas.”
“Jingle Bells”
A Charlie Brown Christmas” features a Christmas song composed especially for the show, with lyrics written on the back on an envelope in ten minutes by the show’s producer.
“Christmas Time is Here”
This 2004 animated Christmas feature was an adaptation of an illustrated storybook by Chris Van Allsburg, the same author who created “Jumanji.”
“The Polar Express”
Which two colors are usually associated with Christmas?
Jim Carrey’s grumpy green gremlin lays siege to this town in the 2000 film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
Whoville
In this cinematic holiday heart warmer, George Bailey receives a visit from an angel who helps him realize the importance of his own existence.
“It’s a Wonderful Life
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
nutmeg
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate.
fruitcake
These classic Christmas sweets begin as striped loaves before a machine pulls and twists it into thin, hook-shaped treats.
candy canes
What Christmas symbol is placed in Rockefeller Center in New York City each year?
In the “Twelve Days of Christmas”, The singer’s true love gives them five of these shining pieces of jewelry on day five.
golden rings
Children leave this tasty treat for Santa on Christmas Eve.
milk and cookies
These two items traditionally appear at the tops of Christmas trees.
stars and angels
This popular reindeer began as a promotional character for Montgomery Ward department stores.
Rudolph
It takes more than eight million lights to decorate this “magic kingdom” for Christmas.
Disneyland
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
In the classic stop-motion animation Christmas special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” Hermie the Elf would rather be this as an occupation.
a dentist
The tradition of using a decorated tree as a symbol of Christmas began in this European country.
Germany
With more than 50 million copies sold, this classic Christmas tune holds the Guinness World Record for the all-time best-selling single.
White Christmas
The Ukrainian legend of this crawling creature inspired the Christmas of hiding a similarly shaped ornament on the tree in its honor.
a spider
These were roasting on an open fire in the famous Christmas Carol
Chestnuts
What are the first words Frosty the Snowman says when he comes to life in the TV special?