Naughty or Nice
Children who misbehave may find a lump of this black rock in their stockings on Christmas morning.
What is coal?
This famous feature film is based off of a Dr. Seuss novel, which features a green antihero and his trusty canine sidekick who attempt to ruin Christmas for the local Christmas-crazed villagers.
What is "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas?" "What is The Grinch"
This wooden carved figure, depicted as a soldier, serves both a functional purpose and decorative purpose.
What is a nutcracker?
This annual parade takes place along the iconic stretch of businesses on Second Street and brings together community members, high schoolers, local business partners, and entertainers alike.
What is the Belmont Shore Christmas Parade?
This star-shaped lantern is usually displayed outside the home is a staple in many Filipino households.
What is a parol?
According to the famous Christmas jingle "Santa Claus is coming to town, Santa is said to check his naughty/nice list this many times.
What is a twice?
In the animated 2004 film, The Polar Express, the entire train bursts into song and dance over this tasty drink, typically enjoyed with whipped cream and marshmallows.
What is hot chocolate?
These popular potted plants, are known for their characteristic red leaves.
What is a poinsettia?
These locally famous wooden art installations with colorful lights emerge every Christmas on the bay in the shape of this household Christmas staple.
What is a Christmas tree?
This famous Mariah Carey song is a harbinger of the Christmas season and a notorious earworm found in many commercial spaces.
What is "All I want for Christmas is You"?
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
What is Elf on the Shelf?
Which actor plays a divorced dad who accidentally kills a man in a Santa suit and must take Santa's place before the next Christmas arrives
Who is Tim Allen?
The 1812 publication of the children's fairytale "Hansel and Gretel" popularized this edible holiday decoration.
What is a gingerbread house?
This Long Beach neighborhood, surrounded by water with its characteristic bridges and gondolas displays spectacular decorations each holiday season.
What is the Naples Canal?
This ultimate care package, with the general rule of "if it fits, it ships," is filled to the brim with carefully selected items intended for Filipino relatives and sent overseas.
What is a balikbayan box?
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Who/What is Krampus?
In A Christmas Story, Ralphie's mother says this phrase when Ralphie asks for a BB gun for Christmas
What is "You'll shoot your eye out"?
In Germany, instead of using Christmas lights, they used to use these decorations for the Christmas tree.
What are candles?
The annual holiday tree lighting takes place every year at this location; this year, for the first time ever, requiring tickets of attendees in order to manage crowd control.
What is the Terrace Theater?
This Tagalog phrase means "Merry Christmas"
What is "maligayang pasko"?
In some cultures, the alternative punishment of leaving behind lumps of black rock is leaving behind this vegetable for naughty children.
What is/are a potato/potatoes?
In Home Alone, Kevin's family leaves him behind and travels to this destination
What is Paris, France?
In the 1600s, this Christmas decoration used to be made of silver and was a status symbol for many households. Today's version is made of polyvinyl chloride.
What is tinsel?
Every year, the Long Beach Ballet performs this famous production, now in its 42nd year.
What is The Nutcracker?
The Philippines is often described as having the "longest Christmas season" beginning as early as September and extending to the third Sunday in January which the feast of this famous patron saint.
Who is "Santo Nino"?