Music & Lyrics
In 1970, this legendary Rock and Roll icon released his Christmas album, featuring his iconic version of "Blue Christmas"
Elvis Presley
Famous at bake sales around the Christmas season, "Christmas Crack" typically consists of chocolate coating this pantry staple.
Saltine Crackers
This actor plays six of the characters in "The Polar Express" released in 2004.
Tom Hanks
This storybook is typically read on Christmas Eve, sold by Hallmark in a pop-up book format.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
You can find one of the most famous Christmas trees on display annually, at Rockefeller Center, located in this U.S. city.
New York City
Recorded for the first time in 1942 for the movie "Holiday Inn", this Bing Crosby staple is the highest selling single of all-time.
White Christmas
In 1986, Starbucks released their first holiday drink, adding this to a classic latte.
Eggnog
In "The Muppet Christmas Carol", Robin the Frog plays this character. Who did NOT die.
Tiny Tim
In 2005, a self-published book brought this tradition into homes across the world, selling 22.5 million of them with different skin tones and styles as of 2023.
Elf on a Shelf
The Blink-182 song "I Miss You" makes reference to the main characters of this animated holiday film.
I Miss You
In 2009, the ringtone version of this Christmas favourite was certified 2x Multi Platinum.
All I Want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey
Which food and drink company helped popularise the image of Santa Claus’ red and white outfit?
Coca-Cola
In "The Santa Clause", Judy the Elf says she's been working on the perfect recipe for this for 1200 years.
Hot Cocoa
Often times you can find this fruit in a Christmas stocking, meant to represent little bags of gold left by St Nicholas.
Orange
The NBA has played games on Christmas Day since 1947. This east coast team has played the most times, with 54 games.
New York Knicks
When translated, the only non-English part of this Christmas song translates to "Merry Christmas, a prosperous year and happiness"
Feliz Navidad
Because they grow well during the winter, and their season falls in the middle of Christmas, you can typically find these on the holiday dinner table.
Brussels Sprouts
While in a waiting room in "Elf", the titular character eats these from a jar
Cotton Balls
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
A German custom, good luck or an extra present goes to the first one to find this ornament hidden on a Christmas tree.
A Glass Pickle
In the Christmas classic "12 Days of Christmas", this item was given for Day 12.
12 Drummers Drumming
It's estimated that 3.6 million Japanese families purchase food from this fast food chain between December 23 and 25th each year, with sales amounting to over ¥6B ($40 million USD)
KFC
An annual watch for many families, this animated show debuted during "The General Electric Fantasy Hour" on December 6, 1964.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
This Christmas Eve tradition became popular in the United States in the 1930s during the Great Depression with parents teaching their children to be grateful for gifts and to give to others during this time of economic hardship
Leaving Milk and Cookies for Santa
In 2013, Guinness Book of World Records named this Christmas creation at Traditions Club in Bryan, Texas, the largest ever, measuring 60 ft. long, 42 ft. wide and 10.1ft tall at its highest point.
Gingerbread House