This 1994 Christmas hit didn't reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 until 25 years after its release
The grumpy protagonist of this movie lives on Mount Crumpit.
You may have to pucker up if you're caught standing under this parasitic plant.
Mistletoe
In this iconic Christmas commercial, Santa Claus and two animated characters are shocked to discover that each other actually exists.
M&Ms
Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer
In the movie Mean Girls, The Plastics perform a dance to this Christmas song at their school's talent show.
Jingle Bell Rock
In The Polar Express, the first gift of Christmas is this object, which can only be heard by those who truly believe
Silver bell
On Christmas Eve, children traditionally leave these out alongside Santa's milk and cookies as a treat for his hardworking reindeer.
Carrots
Introduced in 2005, this mischievous little Christmas "watcher" became a holiday tradition, hiding around the house and reporting children's behavior to Santa.
Elf on the Shelf
In Japan, food from this American fast-food chain is often eaten for Christmas dinner.
KFC
White Christmas
In Elf, Buddy travels to New York City to meet his biological father, who works in this profession.
Children's book publisher
According to a Christmas custom often attributed to Germany, an ornament shaped like this food is hidden in the Christmas tree.
Pickle
In this holiday commercial, a group of these sweet treats plays "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" by ringing like handbells.
Hershey's Kisses
In Alpine folklore, this horned half-goat creature punishes naughty children on a night named after it.
Krampus
This Christmas song, released by John Lennon and Yoko Ono in 1971, features the Harlem Community Choir.
Happy Xmas (War is Over)
In Home Alone 2, Kevin uses his father's credit card to check into this famous New York City hotel.
The Plaza Hotel
This traditional British Christmas dessert is often soaked in brandy or rum and covered with a layer of marzipan and royal icing.
Fruitcake
What interactive robotic pet became the hottest Christmas toy of 1998?
Furby
During the Victorian era, this spooky pastime was a popular Christmas Eve tradition, though today it's more commonly associated with Halloween.
Telling ghost stories
Originally recorded in 1952, this Christmas song was temporarily banned by the BBC over concerns that its lyrics promoted infidelity.
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, what does Clark Griswold receive in the mail instead of his Christmas bonus?
This festive plant, native to Mexico, became a popular American Christmas decoration after being introduced to the U.S. in the early 1800s.
Poinsetta
Released in November 2005, this Microsoft gaming console became one of the most sought-after Christmas gifts, with shortages lasting into 2006.
Xbox 360
In parts of Spain, Nativity scenes include a hidden figure called a caganer, depicted doing this rather undignified activity.
Pooping