On the Silver Screen
In Home Alone, this is the city the McCallister family flies to when they accidentally leave Kevin behind.
Paris
These long, thin strips of shiny foil are often draped over tree branches to look like ice.
Tinsel
In the song "Frosty the Snowman," these are the two items used for Frosty's eyes.
Two lumps of coal
This spicy, snap-able cookie is often shaped into "men" or houses.
Gingerbread
Santa Claus is based on this 4th-century Greek Christian bishop.
Saint Nicholas
This 2004 animated film features a magical train headed to the North Pole.
The Polar Express
This "visiting" scout hide-and-seeks around the house to report back to Santa.
The Elf on the Shelf
Mariah Carey famously sang that she doesn't want a lot for Christmas, she only wants "this"
You
This creamy, dairy-based beverage is often served with a dash of nutmeg and sometimes rum.
Eggnog
This is the country where Saint Nicholas was born (modern day name).
Turkey
According to the movie Elf, the four main food groups for elves are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and this.
Syrup
Tradition says you should stand under this parasitic plant if you're looking for a holiday kiss.
Mistletoe
This is the English translation of the Spanish title "Feliz Navidad."
Merry Christmas
This "loathed" holiday dessert is known for its long shelf life and candied fruits.
Fruitcake
In the poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas", Santa is described as a "right Jolly old" this.
Elf
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, this is the name of the Grinch's loyal dog.
Max
This circular decoration, often made of evergreen branches, is typically hung on front doors.
Wreath
This character "had a very shiny nose, and if you ever saw it, you would even say it glows.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
In the UK, "pigs in blankets" are sausages wrapped in this, rather than pastry.
Bacon
This beverage company is often credited with "standardizing" the modern look of Santa's red suit in 1930s ads.
Coca-Cola
Every time this rings in It's a Wonderful Life, an angel gets his wings.
Bell
In the song "The Twelve days of Christmas," this is the total number of "Lords a-Leaping"
Ten
This "flaming" British dessert is traditionally made weeks in advance and contains dried fruits and brandy.
Figgy Pudding
This festive red-and-green plant is named after the first U.S. Minister to Mexico, who brought it to the States in 1825.
The Poinsettia
In the Dutch tradition of Sinterklaas, Santa doesn't ride a sleigh; he arrives on one of these animals.
A white horse