Traditions
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.
What is kissing under the mistletoe?
Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic
What is Elf?
Known for defrosting every year, she holds the title of "Queen of Christmas" and has held the number one Christmas song for many years.
Who is Mariah Carey?
This giggling red monster was the hit of the holidays as the best-selling Christmas toy of 1996.
What is Tickle Me Elmo?
When the Grinch discovers the true meaning of Christmas, his heart grows this number of sizes.
What is three?
The Wise Men brought these three gifts for the baby Jesus, not the most useful items to give a newborn.
What are Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh?
Jim Carrey's grumpy green gremlin laid siege to this town in the 2000 film, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
What is Whoville?
This mythical winter sprite is nipping at your nose in "The Christmas Song."
Who is Jack Frost?
The English also refer to Santa Claus by this proper-sounding name.
Who is Father Christmas?
This "Home Alone" character fends off a pair of robbers by building slapstick traps in his house.
Who is Kevin McAllister?
In Mexico, children break open these hanging paper mache sculptures to release the gifts inside.
What is a pinata?
There is an ongoing debate online about whether this famous flick starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman is actually a Christmas film.
What is 'Die Hard'?
The colour of Elvis's suede shoes, as well as the Christmas he will have without you.
What is blue?
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
What is nutmeg?
This is the name of Jack Skellington's dog in Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?
What (or who) is Zero?
The Ukrainian legend of this crawling creature inspired the Christmas tradition of hiding a similarly shaped ornament on the tree in its honor.
What is a spider?
The actor who played long-suffering Clark Griswold in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is this original SNL cast member.
Who is Chevy Chase?
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded "Wonderful Christmastime" in 1980 for his second solo album.
Who is Paul McCartney?
This is the true number of Santa's reindeer in the Christmas Poem, "T'was the night before Christmas".
What is eight?
In the classic stop motion animation Christmas Special, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Hermie the Elf, would rather be this as an occupation?
What is a dentist?
A Witch drops presents down chimneys in this European country's Christmas tradition.
What (or where) is Italy?
In this cinematic holiday heart warmer, George Bailey receives a visit from an angel who helps him realize the importance of his own existence.
What is "It's a Wonderful Life"?
In his original 1943 recording of "I'll Be Home For Christmas" Bing Crosby crooned, "Christmas Eve will find me..." here.
What is "where the love light gleams"?
This is the family name of Tiny Tim and his father, Bob, in Dicken's "A Christmas Carol".
Who (or what) is Cratchit?
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat's hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Who (or what) is Krampus?