Christmas Songs
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
What is eggnog?
When the Grinch discovers the true meaning of Christmas, his heart grows this number of sizes.
When is three sizes
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
What is the Elf on a Shelf?
Dried oranges were used as decorations to represent the rebirth of _______ during the winter solstice.
What is the Sun?
If you leave treats for Santa’s reindeer, then make sure you put out these crunchy orange vegetables
What are Carrots
This mythical winter sprite is nipping at your nose in “The Christmas Song.”
Who is Jack Frost?
This real-life department store served as the setting for the Christmas film “Miracle on 34th Street"?
What is Macy’s?
The English also refer to Santa Claus by this proper-sounding name.
What is Father Christmas?
The Ukrainian legend of this crawling creature inspired the Christmas of hiding a similarly shaped ornament
What is a spider?
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate.
What is fruit cake?
This familiar sleighing song was the first Earth tune played in outer space.
What is "Jingle Bells"?
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?
This Swiss yule animal goes all the way back to the 11th century, first appearing in Saint Nicholas lore as a figure that could ward off the devil.
What is the Yule Goat?
A witch drops presents down chimneys in this European country’s Christmas traditions.
What is Italy?
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
What is nutmeg?
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, lords a-leaping appear in this quantity.
What is ten?
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?
Popular in South Wales during the 19th century, the tradition Mari Lwyd, features a real _____, usually decorated with coloured ribbons, rosettes, and glass bottle eyes, veiled in a white sheet.
What is a horse skull?
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?
In medieval England, _____ was eaten as a medicine to treat kidney problems, trapped wind, and as an aphrodisiac
What is Gingerbread?
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”?
The role of Ebenezer Scrooch in 1992’s “A Muppet Christmas Carol” featured this two-time Academy Award-winning British actor.
Who is Michael Caine?
The tradition of using a decorated tree as a symbol of Christmas began in this European country.
What is Germany?
This Icelandic yule animal eats people who don't wear their new winter clothes.
What is the Yule Cat?
Prior to the turkey, the rich in medieval England used this bird as their Christmas feast.
What is a peacock?