Classic Christmas Movies
This 1946 Christmas classic taught us that “every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings.
It’s a Wonderful Life
Mariah Carey became synonymous with Christmas with this 1994 hit.
All I Want for Christmas Is You
This creamy drink, often spiked with rum, is a Christmas staple.
Eggnog
This plant, under which people kiss, is associated with Christmas.
Mistletoe
This 1969 character comes to life when a top hat is placed on his head.
This 1990 movie features a boy defending his house from burglars during the holidays
Home Alone
This 1984 song by Wham! laments a heartbreak from the previous holiday season.
Last Christmas
These holiday creations use a spiced cookie base and are decorated with frosting and candy.
Gingerbread houses
In Mexico, children break this festive object filled with candy at Christmas parties.
Piñata
In Elf, Buddy’s four main food groups are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and this.
Syrup
In A Christmas Story, Ralphie desperately wants this gift.
Red Ryder BB Gun
Brenda Lee invited everyone to do this in her 1958 holiday classic.
Rock Around the Christmas Tree
In the UK, this flaming dessert is served at the end of Christmas dinner
Christmas pudding
In Japan, families often eat this fast-food chain for Christmas dinner.
KFC
This 2003 holiday film weaves together multiple love stories, including one where a writer falls for his Portuguese housekeeper.
Love Actually
This animated movie features Tom Hanks as multiple characters, including a train conductor.
The Polar Express
This iconic crooner is known for singing White Christmas.
Bing Crosby
This spiky, tropical fruit is a common topping for Christmas ham.
Pineapple
In Sweden, this giant straw animal is built and often burned during the holidays.
Yule Goat
This year, McDonald's Canada introduced this holiday meal featuring a choice of Big Mac, 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, or McChicken sandwich, accompanied by Dill Pickle McShaker Fries and a medium drink.
The Grinch Meal
This claymation film stars an elf who wants to be a dentist.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
This Irish Christmas song was recently covered by Hozier on Saturday Night Live.
Fairytale of New York
In Germany, this spiced mulled wine is a holiday favorite.
Glühwein
In Iceland, children put their shoes in the window to receive treats or potatoes from these mischievous creatures.
This sitcom's holiday episode features a character dressing up as a Holiday Armadillo to teach Hanukkah traditions.
Friends