Songs
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?"
Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.
What is Elf?
Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance.
What is gingerbread?
The tradition of using a decorated tree as a symbol of Christmas began in this European country.
What is Germany?
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
What is "Elf on the Shelf"?
What brings Frosty the Snowman to life?
What is a magic hat?
Jim Carrey’s grumpy green gremlin lays siege to this town in the 2000 film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
What is Whoville?
These classic Christmas sweets begin as striped loaves before a machine pulls and twists them into thin, hook-shaped treats.
What are candy canes?
The Ukrainian legend of finding a special ornament on the Christmas tree that is a symbol of good luck.
This real-life department store served as the setting for the Christmas film “Miracle on 34th Street”.
What is Macy's?
In “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” what is his brain full of?
What is spiders?
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 the roof?
Children leave this tasty treat for Santa on Christmas Eve.
What are milk and cookies?
In Mexico, children break open these hanging papier mache sculptures to release the gifts inside.
What is a pinata?
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is a pointsettia?
What does Alvin the Chipmunk want in “The Chipmunk Song”?
What is a hula hoop?
In A Christmas Story, what does Ralphie's mom say when he asks for a BB gun?
What is "You'll shoot your eye out"?
This beverage giant was the first company to use Santa Claus in an advertising campaign.
What is Coca-Cola?
In Austria, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Who is Krampus?
This type of calendar contains pockets filled with treats, one for each day of December through Christmas Day.
What is an Advent Calendar?
What pop singer has been named the Queen of Christmas?
Who is Mariah Carey?
Which reindeer do Jingle and Jangle take to Southtown, USA, in The Year Without a Santa Claus?
Who is Vixen?
These are the four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film “Elf”.
What are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup?
Popping tubes used in the U.K. to hold gifts and small treats go by this explosive name.
What are Christmas Crackers?
This office of the U.S. Armed Services tracks Santa’s voyage around the world on Christmas Eve.
What is NORAD?
North American Aerospace Defense Command