Christmas Hodge Podge
This dark fairy tale about a brother, sister, and a witch they meet in the woods, was the inspiration for gingerbread houses.
What is Hansel and Gretel?
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is a poinsettia?
The color of Elvis’s suede shoes, as well as the Christmas he will have without you.
What is blue?
This real-life department store served as the setting for the Christmas film “Miracle on 34th Street”.
What is Macy's?
These classic Christmas sweets begin as striped loaves before a machine pulls and twists it into thin, hook-shaped treats.
What are candy canes?
When the Grinch discovers the true meaning of Christmas, his heart grows this number of sizes.
What is three?
The three wise men brought these three gifts for the baby Jesus, not the most useful items for a newborn.
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, lords a-leaping appear in this quantity.
What is ten?
The actor who plays this long-suffering Clark Griswold in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” is this original SNL cast member.
Who is Chevy Chase?
These are the four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film “Elf”.
What are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup?
It is Hawaii’s way to say “Merry Christmas to you.”
What is "Mele Kalikimaka"?
This holiday, observed in the U.K. on the day after Christmas, originated as a way for the rich to give their servants boxes of items to share with their families.
What is Boxing Day?
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 1994’s “The Santa Clause”, Tim Allen’s character takes over as Santa after this accident kills the original Santa Claus.
What is falling off the roof?
This beverage giant was the first company to use Santa Claus in an advertising campaign.
What is Coca-Cola?
These candlelit paper lanterns are a Christmas tradition in Mexico and in the Southwestern U.S.
What are luminarias?
In the classic animation special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”, Hermie the Elf would rather be this as an occupation.
What is a dentist?
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album.
Who is Paul McCartney?
This “Home Alone” character fends off a pair of robbers by building slapstick traps in his house.
Who is Kevin McAllister?
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?
A witch drops presents down chimneys in this European country’s Christmas traditions.
What is Italy?
In “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, this character recites the Bible passage detailing the angel appearing to shepherds in the fields.
Who is Linus?
It may sound like a composition from the Middle Ages, but this classic Christmas hymn appeared in 1843 and made its debut in 1847.
What is "O Holy Night"?
In this cinematic holiday heart warmer, George Bailey receives a visit from an angel who helps him realize the importance of his own existence.
What is "It's a Wonderful Life"?
If you leave treats for Santa’s reindeer, then make sure you put out these crunch orange vegetables.
What are carrots?