Jingle All the Way
This classic song tells the story of a red-nosed reindeer leading Santa's sleigh
What is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?
This striped red-and-white candy is a staple in Christmas stockings
What is a candy cane?
This jolly figure in red delivers gifts on Christmas Eve
What is Santa Claus?
In this 1990 film, Kevin is accidentally left behind when his family flies to Paris for Christmas
What is "Home Alone"?
This massive Bloomington mall turns into a holiday wonderland with Santa visits and shopping
What is the Mall of America?
In this tune, the singer dreams of a snowy holiday just like the ones they used to know
What is "White Christmas"?
A traditional Christmas dinner often features this bird, sometimes wild in Minnesota's woods
What is turkey?
The tradition of hanging this plant for kisses comes from Norse mythology
What is mistletoe?
Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole
What is "Elf"?
Minnesota's Scandinavian heritage inspires markets like this European-style one in Minneapolis for holiday shopping
What is a Christmas market?
This carol describes a silent night where all is calm and bright
What is "Silent Night"?
This Scandinavian flatbread, often made by Minnesota families during holidays, is rolled thin and cooked on a griddle
What is lefse?
German immigrants brought this hidden pickle ornament tradition, popular in some Minnesota households
What is the Christmas pickle?
This stop-motion classic tells the story of Rudolph and friends on the Island of Misfit Toys
What is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?
A holiday train ride, like the North Pole Express in Duluth, takes families to see this bearded gift-giver
What is Santa?
Prince, a famous Minnesotan, released this melancholic holiday song in 1984 about missing someone
What is "Another Lonely Christmas"?
A quirky Minnesota Christmas tradition involves eating this fish treated with lye and soaked in water
What is lutefisk?
This collectible Christmas village series, started by a Minnesotan company in 1976, depicts snowy holiday scenes
What is Department 56?
George Bailey learns the value of his life with help from angel Clarence in this 1946 film.
What is "It's a Wonderful Life"?
This St. Paul landmark hosts a winter carnival with ice sculptures tying into Christmas festivities
What is the Minnesota State Capitol
This song warns that Santa knows when you're sleeping or awake, so be good for goodness' sake
What is "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"?
This creamy, boozy holiday drink is spiked with rum or brandy and dusted with nutmeg
What is eggnog?
In Victorian times, this explosive holiday item containing toys and jokes was pulled at Christmas dinner
What is a Christmas cracker?
Tim Allen becomes Santa Claus after accidentally knocking the real one off the roof
What is "The Santa Clause"?
Immigrant traditions in Minnesota include decorating with these evergreen trees, often cut from local farms
What are Christmas trees?