Santa's Workshop
These cheerful craftspeople keep production humming, from toy trains to teddy bears.
What are elves?
“Good tidings we bring to you and your kin.”
What is We Wish You a Merry Christmas?
This classic cocktail made with egg, cream, sugar, and nutmeg is often spiked with rum or bourbon during the holidays.
What is Eggnog?
In Japan, what fried food is a popular Christmas meal?
What is KFC?
This leader thinks Die Hard is a Christmas movie.
Who is Julie Shininger?
Before any toys ship, Santa checks this item—then checks it again.
What is the naughty and nice list?
“Sleep in heavenly peace.”
What is Silent Night?
This warm drink combines red wine, spices like cinnamon and cloves, and sometimes citrus, popular at Christmas markets.
What is Mulled Wine?
This eight-day Jewish festival is also known as the Festival of Lights, involves lighting a menorah, and is celebrated in December.
What is Hanukkah?
This leader can be heard breaking out into song at the drop of a hat, truly living the life of a showgirl.
Who is Linda Clinton?
Quality Control signs off with two letters stamped on perfect toys.
What is QC?
“Later on, we’ll conspire, as we dream by the fire.”
What is Winter Wonderland?
This cocktail mixes vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream, and is often enjoyed while watching holiday movies.
What is a White Russian?
This cultural celebration runs from December 26 to January 1 and focuses on seven principles like unity and self-determination.
What is Kwanzaa?
This leader loves true crime, thrillers, and horror.
Who is Lori Noecker?
Legend says the Workshop sits “at the top of the world”; name the place.
What is the North Pole?
“Children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile”
What is Silver Bells?
This festive punch often includes cranberry juice, sparkling wine, and fresh fruit for a colorful holiday toast.
What is a Holiday Punch?
This German tradition features stalls with ornaments and mulled wine.
What are Christmas markets? (Also known as Christkindlmarkt.)
This leader isn't allowed to talk about the weather during the winter.
Who is Taylor Bullock.
Workshop folklore says a pinch of this glittering stuff helps the sleigh lift off on schedule.
What is Christmas magic or reindeer dust?
“Tiny tots, with their eyes all aglow, will find it hard to sleep tonight.”
What is The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)?
This peppermint-flavored cocktail uses crème de menthe, white chocolate liqueur, and vodka, garnished with a candy cane.
What is a Peppermint Martini?
This Hindu festival, often called the Festival of Lights, is celebrated in autumn but sometimes overlaps with winter festivities.
What is Diwali?
This leader is an avid reader and editor extraordinaire with a reading streak of 386 weeks in a row.
Who is Lori Lederer?