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In this 2003 movie, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to find his real father.
What is elf
This song begins with the lyrics “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas.”
What is white christmas
This jolly woman, often seen baking cookies, is known as Santa’s partner.
Who is Mrs claus
Children hang these by the fireplace hoping Santa will fill them with candy and small gifts.
What are stockings
This plant, native to Central America, is known as the “Christmas flower” due to its red and green foliage.
What is the poinsettia?
In this 1990 film, a boy is left home alone while his family goes on vacation, fending off two burglars.
What is home alone
This Mariah Carey hit asks for “a lot of Christmas cheer.”
What is all i want for christmas is you
This elf, featured in a 2003 Will Ferrell movie, travels from the North Pole to New York City to find his father.
Who is buddy the elf
Families often put this plant with white berries above a doorway and are supposed to kiss underneath it.
What is mistletoe
In 1914, during this war, an unofficial “Christmas Truce” saw soldiers from opposing sides exchange gifts and play soccer.
What is WW2
In this movie, Jack Skellington tries to take over Christmas, bringing Halloween to the holiday town.
What is nightmare before christmas
This 1954 song by Gene Autry tells the story of a singing cowboy welcoming a jolly man in red.
This character, sometimes called the “Yule Man,” is known in folklore for punishing naughty children during Christmas.
Who is krampus
In parts of the Netherlands, children leave out a shoe and a carrot for this companion of Saint Nicholas.
Who is Zwarte Piet / Black Pete
The 1823 poem often credited with popularizing Santa Claus begins, “’Twas the night before ___.”
What is christmas
In this 1994 movie, Tim Allen accidentally becomes Santa Claus after the previous Santa falls off his roof
This 1949 song tells the story of a young drummer bringing gifts to baby Jesus
What is the little drummer boy
These magical beings work in Santa’s workshop, making toys for children all over the world.
Who are santas elves
In Catalonia, this log-shaped figure called “Caga Tió” is “beaten” to release candy and gifts for children during Christmas
What is the Tió de Nadal / Christmas Log?
This Nordic country is credited with introducing the tradition of the modern Christmas tree to England in the 19th century
What is germany
In this classic 1947 film, George Bailey is shown what life would have been like if he never existed.
What is its a wonderful life
This song by Brenda Lee, first recorded in 1958, warns of snow outside while expressing holiday cheer.
What is rocking around the christmas tree
In Christian tradition, these visitors traveled from the East bearing gifts for baby Jesus.
Who are the three wise men
In Iceland, this quirky tradition involves 13 mischievous figures who leave small gifts (or sometimes coal) in children’s shoes in the 13 days leading up to Christmas.
Who are the Yule Lads?
The Yule goat, a Scandinavian Christmas figure, was historically made of this material.
What is straw