Christmas Carols in Other Words
Noiseless Evening
What is Silent Night?
1997: Don't forget to feed these virtual pets that were first marketed in Japan.
What is Tomagotchi?
This 19th-century poem is widely credited with shaping the modern American image of Santa Claus, including naming his reindeer.
What is “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (a.k.a. ’Twas the Night Before Christmas)?
This candy, invented in the 17th century in Germany, is traditionally striped and often associated with shepherds.
What is the candy cane?
Santa's short rests.
What are Claus's pauses?
Us, a Triad of Royalty
What are We Three Kings?
1963: These dolls were a hit, and no one slaw it coming.
What are Cabbage Patch Dolls?
This horned figure from German and Austrian folklore often accompanies Saint Nicholas, punishing naughty children with birch rods.
Who is Krampus?
This British Christmas dessert, traditionally made with dried fruit and suet, is often set alight before serving.
What is Christmas pudding?
Late physicist Steven's Christmas socks.
What are Hawking's stockings?
The Premier French Christmas
What is the First Noel?
1996: This toy had Sesame Street laughing all the way to the bank.
What is Tickle-Me-Elmo?
Saint Nicolas (OG Santa) really attended this Church Council and reportedly slapped the heretic, Arius.
What is the Council of Nicea?
This Italian sweet bread, studded with candied fruit, is traditionally eaten during Christmas and often served sliced with mascarpone.
What is Panettone?
Jesus's crib is in peril!
What is manager danger?
Hey! Show Up, Everyone who is Dependable!
What is Oh Come, All Ye Faithful?
1986: This talking toy bear.
What is Teddy Ruxpin?
This Protestant reformer is often credited with being the first to put lights on a Christmas tree by using lit candles (...is that safe?).
Who is Martin Luther?
The coconut-based Christmas beverage is sometimes referred to as Puerto Rican eggnog.
What is coquito?
A creamy holiday drink in the capital of the Czech Republic.
What is Prague Eggnog?
May God bless you, happy men of good standing!
What is God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen?
1980: Children were puzzled by this toy invented by a Hungarian architect professor.
What is a Rubik's Cube?
This man was crowned the first Holy Roman Emperor on Christmas Day, 800 AD.
Who is Charlemagne?
In France, this log-shaped dessert, made from sponge cake and buttercream, symbolizes the Yule log and is eaten at Christmas. (I need the French name, please!)
What is Bûche de Noël?
A narrow strip of land with sea on either side on December 25.
What is a Christmus isthmus?