The Z Generation
The singer of the 2011 pop star’s song “Mistletoe” that is often used in TikTok holiday videos.
Who is Justin Bieber?
This song begins with the line “Dashing through the snow…”
What is “Jingle Bells”?
This is the number of nights Hanukkah is celebrated.
What is eight?
The classic song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” has been criticized in recent years for lyrics with this undertone
What is flirtation / sexual tension / consent issues?
This Mariah Carey hit about holiday desire could also describe a very specific kind of wish.
What is “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?
The platform that launched a “Holiday Mode” with festive AR filters for selfies and memes.
What is Snapchat?
The song “Last Christmas” was released in 1984 by this British pop duo.
Who is Wham!?
This December holiday celebrates African heritage and community for seven days.
What is Kwanzaa?
Cutting down real trees for Christmas can spark debate among these groups.
What are environmentalists?
This type of holiday party is famous for adults drinking, flirting, and sometimes having office romance drama.
What is an office Christmas party?
The social media platform where users often post holiday aesthetic videos set to lo-fi Christmas music.
What is TikTok?
A cappella group that became famous for their modern cover of the hymn "Mary, Did You Know."
Who is Pentatonix?
This astronomical event marks the shortest day and longest night of the year.
What is the winter solstice?
The abbreviation, often seen on signs, trying to be neutral instead of “Merry Christmas.”
What is “Happy Holidays”?
This iconic 1970s holiday song tells you to “rock around the Christmas tree,” which some interpret as a double entendre.
What is “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”?
The singer who released the song “Christmas Tree Farm”.
Who is Taylor Swift?
The 1984 charity single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” was recorded to raise money for famine relief in this African country.
What is Ethiopia?
The holiday that many Christmas traditions were inspired by.
What is Yule?
This European holiday figure, sometimes accompanying Saint Nicholas, has been criticized in modern times for racial or cultural insensitivity.
Who is Krampus / Zwarte Piet?
Holiday lingerie or costumes based on this character are a popular cheeky costume idea.
Who is Mrs. Claus / Santa?
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” is remixed in this chill genre popular with Gen Z.
What is lo-fi / chillhop?
The French Christmas carol known in English as “O Holy Night” was originally titled this in French.
What is “Cantique de Noël”?
Or Minuit Chretiens
This December Buddhist holiday celebrates the enlightenment of the Buddha.
What is Bodhi Day?
This song, originally a spiritual hymn, has been criticized for cultural appropriation when performed out of context
What is “The Little Drummer Boy” / “Silent Night” / other traditional carols?
In some Sabrina Carpenter holiday songs, these traditional Christmas elements are used in a playful, suggestive way.
What are mistletoe, sleigh bells, or stockings?