Author of Frankenstein
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
The governor of Syria during Jesus's birth, according to the Gospel of Luke
Quirinius
New in c. 2900 BC, this system of writing was developed by early accountants
Cuneiform
A fatal weakness
Achilles' heel
German: School for children around the age of 5 or 6
Kindergarten
Famous actress twin
This material is used for Frosty the Snowman's nose
Button
New in 1958, over 1.1 trillion of this plastic children's toy has been produced
Lego bricks
Release troubles
Open Pandora's box
French: we'd like to know if you're coming to our party
Répondez s'il vous plaît
Commonly referred to as 'Ma', whether in a cabin or a little house
Mary Ingalls
This country is the origin of bringing an evergreen into one's home for the holidays
Germany
New in 1775, this invention is so popular that we have 4 of them! Here's an image from the original 1775 patent

Modern flush toilet
An endless and futile effort
Sisyphean task
Scandinavian: a tasty buffet
Smorgasbord
Author best known for her children's books featuring Jack and Annie
Mary Pope Osborne
Traditionally, Martin Luther is credited as the author of this famous Christmas Carol
Away in a Manger
New in 1919, this home kitchen appliance is a staple of holiday baking
KitchenAid stand mixer
An ability to bring great success to something
Midas touch
Yiddish: talk to impress or butter up
Schmooze
English princess and Queen of France
Mary Tudor
In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born?
Türkiye
New in 1885, this invention turned an always fatal condition into a survivable one and was created by the same man who also developed pasteurization.
Rabies vaccine
Solve a problem boldy
Cut the Gordian knot
Arabic: comfy seats in your living room
Sofa