Christmas Movies
The famous McCallister house in this 1990 movie was real, but most of the interior scenes were filmed elsewhere.
What is Home Alone?
This perennial favorite was the first holiday ringtone to go double platinum and to top Billboard's Holiday 100 chart.
What is All I Want for Christmas Is You?
Families in this country host tamaladas for Christmas, tamale-making parties.
What is Mexico?
This rich, creamy drink is often spiked with rum, brandy or bourbon.
What is eggnog?
Goods like latkes + sufganiyot (jelly donuts) are traditions for this winter holiday.
What is Hanukkah?
This classic Christmas movie is based on a short story published in 1943, The Greatest Gift.
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
This all-time classic was not written for Christmas but was originally a Thanksgiving song about sleigh racing.
What is Jingle Bells?
This country's typical Christmas dinner consists of prawns, mince-meat pies, roasted turnkey + Christmas pudding.
What is the United Kingdom?
This warm cocktail is made from wine, spices + citrus.
What is mulled wine?
This winter holiday focuses on family, community and culture, centered around the Seven Principles.
What is Kwanzaa?
Jim Carrey was initially slated to play the title character in this 2003 Christmas comedy.
What is Elf?
This song, later popularized by Dean Martin, was originally written in 1945 during a heatwave. . .and doesn't even mention Christmas!
What is Let It Snow!?
In this country, the Christmas dinner features an entree of duck, goose or rabbit with their most-loved holiday dessert, Stollen.
What is Germany?
Chilled champagne or prosecco is mixed with cranberry juice + garnished with sugared cranberries + rosemary to make this Christmas cocktail.
What is a Cranberry mimosa?
This winter holiday is the oldest of traditions + celebrates the return of longer days.
What is Winter Solstice/Yule?
Despite film critic Robert Ebert saying the film "somehow doesn't work," this 1989 comedy with an impressive cast became a fan favorite.
What is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
During his recording of this song, Elvis thought the song was too goofy for release, encouraging the back up singers to ad lib and "woo wee ooo."
What is Blue Christmas?
Hangikjot, a thin-sliced boiled meat served with cream sauce, is made from lamb, mutton or horse meat + is a Christmas favorite in this country.
What is Iceland?
This bright green, fun drink often features Midori melon liqueur + is garnished with a heart-shaped strawberry.
What is the Grinch Cocktail?
In India, this winter custom features a festival of lights with art + prayers for fortune
What is Diwali?
The iconic parade scenes in this movie were not recreated; they were filmed during the 1946 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
What is Miracle on 34th Street?
This song became an instant hit in 1957 + is considered the 1st mainstream rock n' roll Christmas song.
What is Jingle Bell Rock?
This country enjoys the Feast of the Seven Fishes, featuring carp, octopus, claims, mussels + fried eel.
Popular for Christmas parties, this includes winter fruits mixed with wine + a liqueur, brandy or run.
What is Christmas/Holiday sangria?
During this winter holiday, it is tradition to give out chocolate coins or real money to children.
What is Hanukkah?