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Based on Roderick Thorp's 1979 novel Nothing Lasts Forever and set in fictional Nakatomi Plaza on Christmas Eve, this film is famous for sparking a global debate over whether or not it qualifies as a Christmas movie.
What is Die Hard.
First released in 1994, this song cemented its status as an all-time classic after being featured in the film, Love, Actually.
What is "All I want for Christmas is You".
Primarily celebrated in the US & the Caribbean, this holiday was created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga and was primarily modeled after traditional African harvest festivals.
What is Kwanzaa.
Santa stops to pick up the Misfit Toys and delivers them to the homes of children in this holiday movie.
What is Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
Traditionally, you would receive this if you landed on the 'naughty' list.
What is coal.
Directed by Tim Burton in 1992, this superhero movie features Danny Devito as The Penguin.
What is Batman Returns.
In the song, "Santa Baby", Eartha Kitt trims her tree with decorations bought at this store.
What is Tiffany or Tiffany & Co.
Considered one of China's most significant celebrations, this holiday marks the beginning of the lunisolar calendar and is assigned one of the Chinese zodiac animals.
What is Lunar New Year.
Tom Hanks provides multiple character voices, including the conductor and Santa Claus, for this 2004 Robert Zemeckis animated film.
What is The Polar Express.
This seven-branched candelabrum is used in the celebration of Hanukkah.
What is a menorah.
In the 1984 film Gremlins, Mogwai are cute little creatures, but you must not expose them to light, let them come in contact with water, and above all, never feed them after this time of day.
What is midnight.
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" was written for this 1944 film featuring Judy Garland.
What is Meet Me in St. Louis.
Bodhi Day is celebrated on December 8th to honor Siddhartha Gautama more commonly known as this South Asian religious teacher.
Who is Buddha.
Set in 19th century Norway postman Jesper Johansen features in this film about the origin of Santa.
What is Klaus.
KFC launch its "Kentucky for Christmas" marketing campaign in this country in 1974. To-date their busiest sales days are still December 24.
What is Japan.
In Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, this trio kidnaps Santa so Jack Skellington can handle Christmas instead.
Who are Lock, Shock, and Barrel.
In "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" Alvin wants this toy for Christmas.
What is a hula hoop.
Not to be confused with Hanukkah, this Festival of Lights holiday originated in India under Hinduism.
What is Diwali or Deepavali.
Wyandotte High School alum Ed Asner played Santa Claus in this 2003 Christmas comedy about an orphan whose search for his father takes him through the seven levels of the Candy Cane Forest, the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and the Lincoln Tunnel?
What is Elf.
This business partner of Ebeneezer Scrooge was played by Statler in "A Muppet Christmas Carol".
Who is Jacob Marley.
In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, this professor uses the Wingardium Leviosa spell to decorate the Christmas tree in the Hogwarts grand hall.
Who is Professor Flitwick.
These three words best describe the Grinch according to Thurl Ravenscroft's song, "You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch".
What is Stink, Stank, Stunk.
This first documented use of a decorated tree during winter celebrations was recorded in 1510 in this European country.
What is Latvia.
Kriss Kringle, Sinter Klas, Pere Noel, Buono Natale, Pelz-Nicole, and Topo Gigio are all aliases given by Scott Calvin to the police in this 1994 film.
What is The Santa Clause.
Traditionally used for Christmas decorations this is also the official floral emblem for the State of Oklahoma.
What is mistletoe.