This dark fairy tale about a brother, a sister, and a witch they meet in the woods, was the inspiration for gingerbread houses.

Hansel and Gretel?

In the âTwelve Days of Christmasâ, The singerâs true love gives them five of these shining pieces of jewelry on day five.
golden rings

This piece of clothing brought Frosty the Snowman to life.
old silk hat

This âHome Aloneâ character fends off a pair of robbers by building slapstick traps in his house.

Kevin McAlister

The town where Jesus was born
Bethlehem

He invented electric Christmas lights.

Who is Thomas Edison

This office of the U.S. Armed Services tracks Santaâs voyage around the world on Christmas Eve.

NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command)

These are the four main food groups Elves eat in the movie Elf

candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup

In the movie Polar Express, this drink was served to the children
Hot cocoa/Hot Chocolate

Visions of these holiday treats danced in the heads of the children ânestled, all snug in their beds.â

sugarplums

This beverage giant was the first company to use Santa Claus in an advertising campaign.

Coca-Cola

In âGrandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,â Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.

eggnog

In âWe Wish You a Merry Christmasâ, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.

figgy pudding

In the classic stop-motion animation Christmas special âRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,â Hermie the Elf would rather be this as an occupation.

dentist

In Christmas tradition, you can kiss someone under this plant

mistletoe

This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.

poinsettia

Rather than dining on turkey, the Whos in Whoville in Dr. Seussâs Christmas classic âHow the Grinch Stole Christmasâ enjoy this descriptively named main dish.

roast beast

The number of lights on the Griswold house in âNational Lampoonâs Christmas Vacation.â

25,000

The tradition of using a decorated tree as a symbol of Christmas began in this European country.

Germany

In Germany, this anti-Santa Claus with goatâs hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.

Krampus
