Movie Quotes
"Only I Didn't Say 'Fudge'"
A Christmas Story
The "Tickle Me" version of what Sesame Street character was the "it" toy of the 1996 holiday season, causing some shoppers to resort to violence to obtain the coveted toy
Elmo
In "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer," Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage
Eggnog
These classic Christmas sweets begin as striped loaves before a machine pulls and twists it into thin, hook-shaped treats
Candy Canes
In this American tradition, a magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good
Elf on the Shelf
"Bless this highly nutritious microwavable macaroni and cheese dinner and the people who sold it on sale. Amen"
Home Alone
When it was first sold in 1945, this classic stair-walking spring toy cost about $1, but was so popular that customers were willing to pay more when steel prices went up
Slinky
This mystical winter spirit is nipping at your nose in "The Christmas Song"
Jack Frost
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish
Figgy Pudding
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts
Krampus
"You smell like beef and cheese, you don't smell like Santa"
Elf
Selling more than 5 million units in its first year, this company’s Model A Scooter was named the “Toy of The Year” by the Toy Industry Association in 2000
Razor
This former Beatles member wrote and recorded "Wonderful Christmastime" in 1980 for his second solo album
Paul McCartney
Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance
Gingerbread
In Japan, people order from this famous fast-food chain in advance for Christmas dinner
KFC
"Not too hot. Extra chocolate. Shaken, not stirred"
The Santa Clause
One of the world's oldest games is known as "draughts" in British English and this in American English
Checkers
Spotify has a playlist featuring 100 different versions of this holiday bop, which was originally written and recorded by 1980s Brit Pop duo Wham!
“Last Christmas”
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate
Fruitcake
On Epiphany Eve, La Befana, an old witch, flies around on her broomstick and delivers treats to good children and coal to bad children in this country
Italy
"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings"
It's a Wonderful Life
This animal was the first widely marketed Chia Pet released in 1982
Ram
In his original 1943 recording of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”, Bing Crosby crooned, “Christmas Eve will find me…” here
Where the love light gleams
This traditional Christmas beverage, made with brandy, fruit juices, and spices, is also the subject of an English folk song
Wassail
In this country, the Yule Goat symbolizes Christmas and is said to have originated in the 11th century as a goat figure in Saint Nicholas lore that could ward off the devil
Sweden