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In the classic stop-motion animation Christmas special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” Hermie the Elf would rather be this as an occupation.
These classic Christmas sweets begin as striped loaves before a machine pulls and twists it into thin, hook-shaped treats.
What are candy canes?
This type of evergreen is most commonly used for Christmas Trees.
What is pine?
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”?
In Mexico, children break open these hanging paper mache sculptures to release the gifts inside during the Christmas Season.
What are pinatas?
This “Home Alone” character fends off a pair of robbers by building booby traps in his house.
Who is Kevin McAlister?
Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance.
What is gingerbread?
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is poinsettia?
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
What is eggnog?
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good, and is a tradition in many countries including America, the UK and Australia.
What is Elf on the Shelf?
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.
This is another name for Eggnog.
What is Milk Punch?
Frankincense and Myrrh a both made from this.
What is dried tree resin?
It is Hawaii's way to say, "Merry Christmas to you."
What is "Mele kalikimaka"?
Popping tubes used in the U.K. to hold gifts and small treats go by this explosive name.
What are Christmas crackers?
These three words are what best describe the Grinch, “and I quote.”
What are stink, stank, and stunk?
Rather than dining on turkey, the Whos in Whoville in Dr. Seuss’s Christmas classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” enjoy this descriptively named main dish.
What is roast beast?
It is a common custom to kiss under Mistletoe at Christmas time, however, Mistletoe is classified as this type of plant.
What is a parasitic?
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 Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Who (or what) is Krampus?
This is the last name of Tiny Tim and his father Bob in Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol.”
What is Cratchit?
This traditional Christmas beverage, made with brandy, fruit juices, and spices, is also the subject of an English folk song.
What is wassail?
It takes this many years for a pine tree to grow to an acceptable Christmas Tree height.
What is 15 years?
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”?
A witch drops presents down chimneys in this European country’s Christmas traditions.
What is Italy?