Holiday foods
These striped mint candies are commonly hung on Christmas trees.
Candy canes
Kevin McCallister is accidentally left home alone during Christmas vacation.
Home Alone
In this country, children receive gifts from Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
The U.S
This song begins with the line, “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.
Jingle bells
This evergreen tree has been a symbol of Christmas since it was popularized in Germany in the 16th century.
Christmas tree
This rich drink made with milk, sugar, and eggs is a classic holiday beverage.
Eggnog
This movie stars Will Ferrell as a human raised by elves at the North Pole.
Elf
In Mexico, families celebrate Christmas with this nine-night tradition reenacting Mary and Joseph’s journey.
Las Posadas
“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire” is the opening line of this classic holiday song.
The Christmas Song
This holiday tradition involves hanging decorative socks by the fireplace to be filled with small gifts.
Stockings
Gingerbread cookies are often shaped like this little holiday figure.
Gingerbread men
This classic film features George Bailey learning the value of his life with angel Clarence’s help.
It's a Wonderful Life
In Italy, this friendly witch is said to deliver gifts to children on Epiphany.
La Befana
This song repeats the phrase “Let it snow” multiple times in its chorus.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Children often leave out cookies and milk for Santa and this crunchy snack for his reindeer.
Carrots
This baked holiday dessert is traditionally served with a hard sauce or custard in the UK.
Christmas pudding
In this movie, a boy desperately wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.
A Christmas Story
In Japan, many families famously eat this fast-food meal on Christmas Day.
KFC fried chicken
This song famously tells listeners to “say hello to friends you know and everyone you meet.”
Holly Jolly Christmas
This plant is traditionally hung in doorways and associated with kissing at Christmas.
Mistletoe
In many cultures, this large bird is the traditional main dish for Christmas dinner.
Turkey
This animated 1964 TV special introduced the misfit reindeer who saves Christmas with his glowing nose.
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
In Ukraine, traditional Christmas trees are often decorated with this sparkling item symbolizing a folk legend.
Spider webs
“Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way” comes from this festive hit.
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
This figure from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol warns Scrooge about his future.
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come