Origin Stories
This mother-to-be was said to have been denied a room at the inn on Christmas Eve.
Who is Mary?
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album.
Who is Paul McCartney?
This character loves syrup so much he puts it on his spaghetti.
Who is Buddy the Elf?
These groups go door-to-door spreading Christmas cheer through song.
What are Christmas Carolers?/What are carolers?
Fill in the blank: “______ and a happy new year!”
What is "We wish you a Merry Christmas"?
The first name of the leader of the Maccabees, who's perseverance is celebrated during Hanukkah.
Who is Judah?
This Christmas crooner has a sound effect as a first name.
Who is Bing Crosby?
Emma Thompson's character discovers that the necklace she sees her husband purchasing for Christmas is for another woman, in one of the sadder plotlines of this 2003 holiday movie.
What is Love Actually?
There were no creatures stirring on the night before Christmas, not even one of these.
What is a mouse?
One in three men wait until this day to do their Christmas shopping.
What is Christmas Eve?
Saint Nicholas was born in this modern-day country.
What is Turkey?
“Last Christmas” this late pop singer gave his heart to someone who gave it away, the very next day.
Who is George Harrison?
This former child star actress just released her third holiday movie in a three-year deal with Netflix.
Who is Lindsay Lohan?
This Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver.
What is Tinsel?
This beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931.
What is Coca-Cola?
Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, an African American and Pan-African activist, as a way to unite the African American community after this historical Los Angeles event.
What is the Watts Rebellion?/What are the Watts Riots?
The beloved Christmas song "Feliz Navidad" was recorded by this Puerto Rican singer-songwriter in 1970.
What is José Feliciano?
Sarah Jessica Parker’s character spills this multi-layered egg dish all over herself in the holiday romantic comedy, “The Family Stone.”
What is a strata?
This type of novelty calendar involves opening a little present each day in December leading up to Christmas Day.
What is Advent?
Western new year is celebrated on January 1st, according to this calendar.
What is the Gregorian calendar?
The wise men brought these three gifts for the baby Jesus, not the most useful items to give a newborn.
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
This artist released the first all-Christmas album in 1957.
Who is Elvis Presley?
When friends from across the pond swap homes for the Christmas season, their love lives are unexpectedly turned upside down in this star-studded holiday classic.
What is The Holiday?
Towns and cities around the country will commonly offer their own variety of this family-friendly neighborhood spectacular.
What are Christmas light shows and/or decorations?
In many Hispanic cultures, Christmas celebrations are centered more around the night of the 24th, also known as this Spanish phrase.
What is Nochebuena?