Pop Culture
Every November, the internet declares that “it’s time” as THIS singer thaws out for the holiday season.
Who is Mariah Carey?
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
What is Elf?
This famous Christmas figure was first illustrated in the red suit we know today largely due to a 1930s Coca-Cola advertising campaign.
Who is Santa Claus?
This singer’s Christmas album Merry Christmas includes the most-streamed holiday song of all time.
Who is Mariah Carey?
This flirty holiday duet has been temporarily removed from several radio stations since 2018 due to debates about its lyrics.
What is “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”?
This singer’s 2011 Christmas album Under the Mistletoe broke records after fans obsessed over his duet “Mistletoe.”
Who is Justin Bieber?
We’re kicking off our fun old-fashioned family Christmas by heading out into the country in the old front-wheel drive sleigh!
What is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
This traditional Christmas plant became associated with peacemaking when ancient warriors would lay down their weapons beneath it.
What is mistletoe?
“Last Christmas,” originally released in 1984, was performed by this British pop duo.
Who is Wham!?
Schools in several U.S. districts made headlines for banning these striped holiday candies, claiming their “J” shape represented Jesus.
What are candy canes?
This streaming service releases the largest number of new original Christmas films each year.
What is Hallmark Channel?
Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.
You’re right when you say my father’s no businessman—he’s a great guy
First appearing in an 1823 poem, this is the original number of Santa’s reindeer before Rudolph was added.
What is eight?
This 1957 hit by Elvis Presley laments spending the holidays alone in sorrow.
What is “Blue Christmas”?
During World War II, this shiny tree decoration was discouraged because its materials were needed for the war effort.
What is tinsel?
This sitcom’s Christmas episode “Benihana Christmas” remains one of the highest-rated holiday TV episodes ever.
What is The Office?
Why is being alone on a holiday the absolute worst thing in the world? I’m alone most days and I’m fine!
What is Holidate?
This European country is credited with popularizing the decorated Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century.
What is Germany?
Brenda Lee recorded this beloved Christmas hit at age 13.
What is “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”?
Once a mid-century status symbol, these shiny holiday trees fell out of fashion in the 1970s after A Charlie Brown Christmas mocked them on national TV.
What are aluminum Christmas trees?
In The Holiday, this actor’s character writes film scores and becomes an unexpected Christmas crush.
Who is Jack Black?
“Be sure to drink your Ovaltine.”
What is A Christmas Story?
The real historical Saint Nicholas was a bishop from this modern-day country.
What is Turkey?
Originally written for Thanksgiving, this holiday song became the first recording to sell over one million copies in the United States.
What is “Jingle Bells”?
In the early 1800s, New York City police arrested people for this Christmas tradition, which at the time involved gangs loudly roaming the streets for treats.
What is caroling (or wassailing) ?