Songs
The lyrics to this timeless Christmas song describe a wintery ride in a one-horse open sleigh, but never once mention the word “Christmas.”
What is “Jingle Bells”?
Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.
What is “Elf”?
What plant is it traditional to kiss under during the Christmas season?
Mistletoe
Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance.
What is gingerbread?
What is the title of Ariana Grande’s popular Christmas song?
Santa tell me
This catch 1994 Christmas tune is the best-selling Christmas single ever recorded by a female artist, as well as being one of the highest-selling singles in music history.
What is “All I Want for Christmas is You”?
Jim Carrey’s grumpy green gremlin lays siege to this town in the 2000 film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
What is Whoville?
In “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” who explains the true meaning of Christmas to Charlie Brown?
Linus
The smooth, candy-like hard frosting used to decorate sugar cookies goes by this regal name.
What is royal icing?
In the Netflix movie “Klaus,” what profession does Jesper have before meeting Klaus?
He is a postman
In “A Holly, Jolly Christmas,” singer Burl Ives suggests that you say hello to these two classifications of people.
What are folks you know and everyone you meet?
In the 1983 holiday favorite “A Christmas Story,” Ralphie’s father wins a lamp shaped like this body part as a runner-up prize from a newspaper contest.
What is a woman’s leg?
A Red Ryder BB gun
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
What is nutmeg?
How many reindeer does Santa have, according to the poem “The Night Before Christmas?”
Eight (Rudolph isn’t in the original poem)
Spotify has a playlist featuring 100 different versions of this holiday bop, which was originally written and recorded by 1980s Brit Pop duo Wham!
What is “Last Christmas”?
In 1994’s “The Santa Clause,” Tim Allen’s character takes over as Santa after this accident kills the original Santa Clause.
What is falling off a roof?
What Christmas item takes its name from the old French word estincelle, which means ‘spark’?
Tinsel
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
What is figgy pudding?
True or false, female reindeer also grow antlers in real life?
True
In his original 1943 recording of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”, Bing Crosby crooned, “Christmas Eve will find me…” here.
What is where the love light gleams?
This 2004 animated Christmas feature was an adaptation of an illustrated storybook by Chris Van Allsburg, the same author who created “Jumanji.”
What is “The Polar Express”?
What are the traditional colors of the candles in an Advent wreath?
Three purple and one pink, or four purple and one white
Christmas pies, served in many English-speaking countries, are also known by this more descriptive name, inspired by the blend of beef suet and fruit in the filling
What are mincemeat pies?
What fast-food restaurant has become a Christmas tradition in Japan?
KFC (due to a successful marketing campaign in the 1970s