Books
In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” this was Mr. Scrooge’s first name.
Ebeneezer
“Mele Kalikimaka” means “Merry Christmas” in this language.
Hawaiian
This Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892.
The Nutcracker
“Miracle on 34th Street” centers on this real-life department store.
Macy's
This mischievous little character watches over children during the holiday season and reports back to Santa each night.
The Elf of the Shelf
This phrase made popular in the book “A Christmas Carol” expresses annoyance with cheery holiday celebrations.
Bah humbug!
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, there are are eleven of these on the eleventh day.
Pipers piping
According to legend, these holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus.
Candy Canes
This is the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend in the “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” television special.
Clarice
This beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931.
Coca-Cola
A booklet printed by Montgomery Ward featured the first appearance of this beloved Christmas character.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
The Peanuts gang sings this Christmas Carol at the end of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of this branch of the U.S. military.
the Marines
In “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” this is the name Jack Skellington mistakenly calls Old Saint Nick.
Sandy Claws
This city makes the second highest profit from tourism each Christmas.
Paris, France
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by this famous fairy tale.
Hansel and Gretel
In “The Chipmunk Song,” the chipmunks ask for this alongside a plane that loops the loop.
Hoola Hoop
The people of this country celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC.
Japan
According to the Buddy the Elf, these are the four main food groups.
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
This science fiction franchise had its own holiday television special in 1978.
Star Wars
How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
Eight (no Rudolph!)
This well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965.
Jingle Bells
This environmentalist U.S. president banned Christmas trees at the White House.
President Theodore Roosevelt
This movie starring Alan Rickman has created a decade-long debate about whether it constitutes a Christmas Movie.
Die Hard
This is Anna's least favorite movie franchise.
(I'll give you double points for this one)
The Hallmark Movie Franchise