IPads
2010s
This country has the Elf on the Shelf, a Christmas tradition where a small elf keeps an eye on children and reports to Santa
The Americas
(Canada/United States)
My God, I thought you were someone to rely on. Me? I guess I was a ______ to cry on
My God, I thought you were someone to rely on. Me? I guess I was a SHOULDER to cry on
- Last Christmas
Green guy commits home invasion, learns empathy
The Grinch
A creamy, sweet drink made with milk and spices
Eggnog
Beanie Babies
1990s
This country celebrates Christmas with a Posada, a tradition where people reenact Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter, enjoying food and music
Mexico
_____ around the Christmas tree at the Christmas party hop
ROCKIN around the Christmas tree at the Christmas party hop
- Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
A human giant man breaks into a department store women's locker room to listen to a woman sing, leading to a "creepy romance" that somehow ends well.
Elf
Baked treats flavoured with warm spices, often shaped or decorated
Gingerbread cookies
Nintendo
2000s
At Christmas, this country serves a 12-course feast, with each dish dedicated to one of Jesus’ apostles
Ukraine
Through the years we all will be ______ if the fates allow, hang a shining ______ upon the highest bough and have yourself a little Christmas now
Through the years we all will be together if the fates allow, hang a shining star upon the highest bough and have yourself a little Christmas now
- Have yourself a Merry little Christmas
Kid feels Christmas has lost its meaning
Charlie Brown Christmas
A very dense dessert made with dried fruit and spices, cooked ahead of time
Christmas Pudding
Cabbage Patch Kids
1980s
In this country, the 13 Yule Lads leave rotten potatoes for naughty kids, while good kids get small gifts
Iceland
O come ye, O come ye to ________, come and behold Him, born the King of ________.
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem, come and behold Him, born the King of Angels.
- O Come, All Ye Faithful
A terrifying, creepy CGI movie where kids get kidnapped onto a train
A sweet-and-sour fruit topping served alongside savoury meals
Cranberry Sauce
Star Wars Action Figures
1970s
Although Christmas isn’t a religious holiday in this country, it’s famously celebrated with KFC
Japan
It’s the most _______ time of the year, lights fill the ______, spreading so much cheer, I should be playing in the _______ snow.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year; lights fill the streets, spreading so much cheer, and I should be playing in the winter snow.
- Mistletoe
A cold blob that looks like a person hops around, befriends kids, has a magic hat, and freaks out when the sun comes out
Frosty The Snowman
A rolled chocolate cake filled with cream and decorated to look like a log
Bûche de Nöel