In Norway, Julenissen delivers gifts. He's not a man: he's smaller than that and usually thought of as a garden ornament.
What is a gnome
This other name for a Secret Santa gift exchange uses the German words for Santa Claus.
What is Kris Kringle
Known for its pier, the city of Santa Monica is in this US state.
What is California
It was 1994 when this singer released 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'
Who is Mariah Carey
1988's Scrooged stars this iconic comedy actor who is also known for roles in Ghostbusters and Lost In Translation
Who is Bill Murray
With eyes on the back of his head to make him even more efficient at seeing if children deserve gifts, this country's Santa is called Hoteiosho.
What is Japan
When someone gets an unexpected gift that is received well before and nowhere near Christmas, this term is used
What is 'Christmas came early'
The USA has three towns named Santa Claus: one in Georgia, one in Indiana, and one in this state that also has the Grand Canyon.
What is Arizona
The song 'Santa Tell Me' is by this artist whose first name was inspired by Princess Oriana from Felix the Cat
Who is Ariana Grande
1993's The Nightmare Before Christmas was written by this man, probably better known as a director of many imaginative films including Beetlejuice, Big Fish, Ed Wood and Sleepy Hollow.
Who is Tim Burton
The country brings us the Yule Lads, sons of trolls who prank or scare children who misbehaved. They bring their sidekick Yule Cat, who takes it one step further and eats children.
What is Iceland
If there is snow on the 25th, this term is used
What is A White Christmas
This South American country has cities named Santa, Lima, and Cusco.
What is Peru
Who is 'Wham'
The black comedy Bad Santa stars an actor who made his debut in a film called Sling Blade
Who is Billy Bob Thornton
Babbo Natale (Daddy Christmas) is from this country
What is Italy
The 8 word equine expression means, ‘You should never be ungrateful when you receive a gift or opportunity, even if it is not exactly what you want’.
What is Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth
There's a Santa Fe in New Mexico, and there's also one in this southern state that you might remember has the most total highways
What is Texas
'Christmas Tree Farm' was released in 2019 by this megastar
Who is Taylor Swift
The classic 1947 film Miracle On 34th St finds the real Santa working at this iconic New York City department store.
What is Macys
This country brings us Ded Morosz, or Grandfather Frost
What is Russia
Elvis Presley used Christmas and this color to describe how the 25th would be without someone he was missing
What is a Blue Christmas
There's a city called Santa in this country, and it also has cities named Cebu and Quezon
What is the Phillipines
'Must Be Santa' was released in 2023 by this artist, who has also released albums called 'Wagonwheel Blues' and 'Smoke Ring For My Halo'
Who is Kurt Vile
In 2003, Will Ferrell starred in this Christmas film with a one word title
What is Elf