Modern Holiday Anthems
Streaming and Screen classics
holiday food and trends
Viral Traditions & Global Facts
The "Night Before" & Beyond
100

This 1994 Mariah Carey hit is the best-selling holiday single of all time and surpassed 2 billion Spotify streams in 2024.

What is "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?

100

In this 2003 movie, Buddy travels from the North Pole to find his father in New York City after discovering he is human.

What is "Elf"?

100

This spicy, thick beverage is also known as "milk punch".

What is eggnog?

100

This 21st-century tradition involves a toy scout sent by Santa who moves to different spots in the house each night.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

100

This specific type of plant is often hung in doorways, with the tradition that anyone standing under it must kiss.

What is mistletoe?

200

 This singer, known for hits like "7 Rings," released the Christmas-themed pop track "Santa Tell Me" in 2014.

Who is Ariana Grande?

200

This 1990 film features the McCallister family accidentally leaving their son Kevin behind when they fly to Paris for Christmas.

What is "Home Alone"?

200

This massive shopping event always takes place the day after Thanksgiving, kicking off the holiday season.

What is Black Friday?

200

This is the name of the "mean one" with green fur who tries to steal Christmas from the citizens of Whoville.

Who is The Grinch?

200

According to the famous song, Santa is busy making one of these and "checking it twice" to see who is naughty or nice.

What is a List?

300

In the 2004 film, Mean Girls, the Plastics perform a dance routine to this upbeat Christmas classic at the winter talent show.

What is "Jingle Bell Rock"?

300

This actor played six different roles in the 2004 motion-capture animated film 

The Polar Express

Who is Tom Hanks?

300

These are the two most common food and drink items traditionally left out on a plate for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.

What are Cookies and Milk?

300

On TikTok and Instagram, "Vlogmas" is a trend where creators post a new video every single day during this specific month.

What is December?

300

In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this is the total number of "Golden Rings" the singer receives.

What is Five?

400

The 2019 Netflix movie, Let It Snow, prominently features this Justin Bieber holiday classic as its main musical theme.

What is "Mistletoe"?

400

In The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington is the leader of this holiday-themed town.

What is Halloween Town?

400

This popular brand of peanut butter and chocolate candy releases a "Tree" version every year that many fans argue has a better ratio of chocolate to peanut butter than the original cup.

What are Reese's?

400

If you are on Santa’s "Naughty List," legend says you will find this black, combustible rock in your stocking instead of presents.

 What is Coal?

400

In the classic poem Twas the Night Before Christmas

, Santa is described as having a belly that shakes like a bowl full of this food.

What is jelly?

500

In her 2013 song "Underneath the Tree," this American Idol winner sings about how her "only wish" came true.

Who is Kelly Clarkson?

500

According to Buddy the Elf, these are the four main food groups for elves.

What are candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup?

500

This easy, three-ingredient holiday treat involves melting a white chocolate bark over pretzels and topping it with crushed candy canes.

What is Peppermint Bark? 








500

Although he is now known for his red suit, the original "Saint Nick" was actually a monk born in this modern-day country.

What is Turkey?

500

In 1836, this Southern state became the first in the U.S. to declare Christmas an official legal holiday.

What is Alabama?

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