Christmas TV and Specials
This animated special stars a green creature whose “heart grew three sizes” on Christmas Day.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
This retailer launched its iconic “Red Kettle” fundraising tradition in the late 1800s. .
The Salvation Army
In the 12 Days of Christmas, this type of bird is gifted in the greatest total number.
Swans
These baked treats, often decorated with icing, are a classic Christmas cookie.
Gingerbread Cookies
This is the traditional number of reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh before Rudolph joined.
Eight
In this sitcom’s holiday episode, Ross tries to teach his son about Hanukkah by dressing as the “Holiday Armadillo.”
Friends
This legendary holiday parade ends with Santa’s arrival in New York.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
This must-have electronic pet toy caused a frenzy when it debuted in 1996.
Tamagotchi
This hot drink made with milk, sugar, and eggs is a traditional holiday beverage in the U.S. and Canada.
Eggnog
This magical creature is often depicted keeping a watchful eye on children during the holiday season.
Elf on the Shelf
In "A Charlie Brown Christmas, this is what Lucy tells Charlie Brown she really wants for Christmas.
Real Estate
These two figures’ 1957 Christmas broadcast introduced the world to the televised royal holiday message
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
This 2000 holiday season must-have from Sony sold over 10 million units and was the most sought-after gift of its time.
Playstation 2
These nuts are often roasted and served during winter holidays; a popular variety comes in a hard shell and is cracked open before eating.
Chestnuts
Santa's modern look was strongly influenced by this beverage company’s 20th-century ads
Coca-Cola
This claymation classic features a top-hatted narrator named Sam the Snowman.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
This U.S. president made Christmas a federal holiday in 1870.
Ulysses S. Grant
This luxury jewelry brand’s signature blue box has become as iconic as the gifts inside.
Tiffany & Co.
This beverage, often spiced with cinnamon and cloves, is made by heating wine and is popular across Europe during winter markets.
Mulled Wine
This famous poem names all of Santa’s original reindeer and is consider the most famous Christmas poems of all time.
A Visit from St. Nicholas (’Twas the Night Before Christmas)
In this animated special, Heat Miser and Snow Miser battle over the weather
The Year Without a Santa Claus?
In 1914, soldiers paused World War I for this unofficial holiday ceasefire.
Christmas Truce
This classic 1959 fashion doll became one of the best-selling gifts of all time and now appears in hundreds of styles.
Barbie
This Italian dessert is a sweet bread loaf studded with candied fruit, commonly served at Christmas.
Panettone
This reindeer is known as “the fastest,” often depicted as the leader of the pack before Rudolph’s rise to fame.
Dasher