Holiday Cinema
This 1983 film centers on young Ralphie Parker begging for a Red Ryder BB gun.
What is "A Christmas Story"?
In a famous holiday tune, a certain chipmunk dreams of spinning around this classic 1950s toy.
What is a hula hoop?
Known for a bright and unusual nose, this holiday animal helps Santa navigate on the foggiest nights.
Who is Rudolph?
Hanging this plant indoors at Christmas invites a traditional holiday gesture between people.
What is mistletoe?
This sweet treat has a legendary connection to shepherds and holiday traditions, not just candy bowls.
What are candy canes?
Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, a human raised at the North Pole, in this 2003 comedy.
What is "Elf"?
In a humorous 1979 holiday song, grandma has a mishap involving one of Santa’s traditional team.
What is a reindeer?
"'Twas the Night Before Christmas" names this many of Santa's reindeer.
What is eight?
With bright red leaves, this plant comes from Mexico and is a popular Christmas decoration
What is poinsettia?
A classic holiday indulgence, creamy and spiced, often served at festive gatherings with a warming twist for adults.
What is eggnog?
Tom Hanks voices multiple characters in this 2004 animated film about a magical train ride to the North Pole.
What is "The Polar Express"?
Frosty the Snowman sprang to life when a certain vintage accessory was placed atop his head.
What is an old silk hat?
One of Santa's reindeer shares a name with the Roman god of love.
Who is Cupid?
This European country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition.
What is Germany?
A notorious holiday food, spiced and traditional, often regarded as more gross than delicious, yet it keeps showing up every season.
What is fruitcake?
“In this 1989 film, a well-meaning but frazzled dad navigates holiday disasters, from tangled lights to eccentric neighbors, in a tale that’s become a seasonal staple.”
What is "National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation"?
Bing Crosby's best-selling single dreams of this kind of Christmas.
What is "A White Christmas"?
This is the name of Rudolph's elf friend who dreams of being a dentist.
Who is Hermey?
Early 19th-century artificial Christmas trees were made from dyed feathers from this bird.
What is a Goose?
In "Elf," Buddy declares these four items the main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns & this sticky sweetener.
What is syrup?
This 1988 action flick sees John McClane battling terrorists in a Los Angeles skyscraper on Christmas Eve.
What is "Die Hard"?
Mariah Carey's 1994 hit declares, "All I want for Christmas is" this pronoun.
What is you?
This is the name of Rudolph's love interest in the 1964 TV special.
Who is Clarice?
The shiny garland decoration was originally made from real strands of this metal.
What is silver?
Carolers in "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" demand some of this pudding.
What is figgy pudding?