MODERN CHRISTMAS MOVIES
This Christmas classic from 1990 became a TikTok meme when Kevin uses aftershave and screams.
What is Home Alone?
In Mexico, families smash a decorated clay pot called this, filled with candy and treats.
What is a piñata?
This Mariah Carey hit returns to the top charts every December and has become the unofficial anthem of Christmas.
What is All I Want for Christmas Is You?
This man in a red suit is said to deliver presents using flying reindeer.
Who is Santa Claus?
These hot cocoa creations went viral on TikTok—a chocolate sphere that melts in warm milk to reveal marshmallows.
What are hot chocolate bombs?
Buddy the Elf says “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear” in this movie that’s still quoted everywhere online.
What is Elf?
In Japan, many families famously eat Christmas dinner from this fast-food chain—so popular it must be pre-ordered.
What is KFC?
This 1950s Christmas song by Brenda Lee became a No. 1 hit in 2023—over 60 years after release—thanks to TikTok and streaming.
What is Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree?
This reindeer with a glowing red nose has his own movie, songs, and memes created about him every December.
Who is Rudolph?
This spicy cinnamon candy is often used to decorate gingerbread houses and Christmas cookies.
What are red hots or cinnamon imperials?
This animated film starring Benedict Cumberbatch as a green Christmas-hater became the Gen-Z version of the classic Dr. Seuss tale.
What is The Grinch (2018)?
In the Philippines, families celebrate Christmas with giant colorful lanterns displayed at the Festival of Lights in this city.
What is San Fernando?
This 2011 Ariana Grande Christmas song surged in popularity again after going viral on TikTok with the “boyfriend reveal” trend.
What is Santa Tell Me?
This character visits Scrooge first in A Christmas Carol, showing him memories of his past.
Who is the Ghost of Christmas Past?
This popular December drink includes raw eggs, milk, sugar, and spices—though many Gen-Z say they'd rather not think about the ingredients.
What is eggnog?
This stop-motion Netflix hit features a magical toymaker and an origin story of Santa, and received huge online praise.
What is Klaus?
This U.S. city is famous for its massive Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree and annual ice-skating rink that attract millions of visitors.
What is New York City?
This animated holiday song about a grandma and a reindeer became famous for its silly storyline and remains a goofy Christmas classic.
What is Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer?
This snowman with a magical hat first appeared in a 1969 special that still gets aired every year.
Who is Frosty the Snowman?
These colorful, oversized cookies—made famous by a viral bakery franchise—often release special holiday flavors like sugar plum or peppermint.
What are Crumbl Cookies?
This pop superstar released a Christmas album in 2023, featuring the viral hit “Snow Angel,” which quickly became a Gen-Z holiday anthem.
Who is Reneé Rapp?
(Or: What is Snow Angel?)
This U.S. state hosts the most famous Christmas town, North Pole, where letters addressed to Santa actually get answered by volunteers through the USPS program.
What is Alaska?
This 2010 Justin Bieber Christmas song features him rapping and singing under the mistletoe—one of the most streamed holiday songs by Gen-Z.
What is Mistletoe?
In The Nutcracker, this villain commands an army and fights the Nutcracker in a famous ballet battle scene.
Who is the Mouse King?
These chewy, round cookies from Trader Joe’s—filled with gooey peppermint or gingerbread flavors—became a huge favorite on TikTok during the holidays.
What are Trader Joe’s cookie dough bites / holiday cookies?