Movies
"You'll shoot yer eye out kid"
A Christmas Story
Song 1
All I Want For Christmas Is You
This is the name of the town where Jesus was born
Bethlehem
A popular song references this food being roasted on an open fire
Chestnuts
In 1995, the release of Pixar's first movie led to the sale of millions of these "space rangers" with wings, a retractable helmet and a wrist laser.
Buzz Lightyear
Elf
Song 2
Jingle Bell Rock
This was the name of the messenger angel who told Mary about the coming of Jesus
Gabriel
A healthy dessert filled with nuts and dried fruit, this food has gotten the reputation of being an undesirable gift.
Fruitcake
After her debut in 1959, this doll has had over 200 different careers including doctor and president, and she even starred in several animated and live action movies.
Barbie
"Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store, maybe Christmas... means something a little bit more"
How the Grinch Stole Christmas/ The Grinch
Song 3
Feliz Navidad
This evil King of Judea was afraid of Jesus and wanted to kill him before he could become King
Herod
A strange Christmas tradition involves placing this vinegary food in the Christmas tree. The first to discover it would be able to open the first present.
Pickle
After the first movie released in 1977, almost every child wanted the toy version of this "laser sword" which still sells over 10 million units each year.
Lightsaber
"It's a one year subscription to the jelly of the month club"
Christmas Vacation
Song 4
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas
This government decree was why Mary and Joseph had to go to Bethlehem instead of staying in Nazareth
Census
This dense Christmas treat not only can help with motion sickness, it can be made into fairytale houses.
Gingerbread
Released in 2000, this 2nd of 5 is still the best selling video game console of all time.
PS2
"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets it's wings"
It's a Wonderful Life
Song 5
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
Egypt
Origins of this Christmas drink date back to 1300, where it was a remedy for colds that affected your "noggin"
Eggnog
This puzzling toy from 1974 can be rearranged over 43 billion billion times yet has only one correct solution. The record for solving one is 3.47 seconds.
Rubik's cube