Merry Melodies
In “Grandma Got Run Over
by a Reindeer,” Grandma had
been drinking too much of this
festive holiday beverage.
What is eggnog?
The actor who plays long-suffering Clark Griswold in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is this original SNL case member.
Who is Chevy Chase?
Q: In Mexico, children break open these hanging papier mâché sculptures to release the gifts inside.
A: What are pinatas?
Q: This nut is typically roasted and enjoyed during the holiday season.
A: What is a chestnut?
Q: This giggling red monster was the hit of the holidays as the best-selling Christmas toy of 1996.
A: What is Tickle Me Elmo?
Q: In Frosty the Snowman, Frosty’s eyes are made out of this.
A: What is coal?
Q: Rather than dining on turkey, the Whos in Whoville in Dr. Seuss’s Christmas classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” enjoy this descriptively named main dish.
A: What is roast beast?
Q: In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
A: Who is Krampus?
Q: The nuts for this popular holiday pie are native to North America.
A: What is Pecan Pie?
Q: One in three men wait until this day to do their Christmas shopping.
A: What is Christmas Eve?
Q: The color of Elvis’s suede
shoes, as well as the
Christmas he will have without
you.
A: What is blue?
Q: In the classic stop-motion animation Christmas special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” Hermie the Elf would rather be this as an occupation.
A: What is a dentist?
Q: It is Hawaii’s way to say, “Merry Christmas to you.”
A: What is “Mele kalikimaka”?
Q: This fruit is traditionally placed in a Christmas stocking.
A: What are oranges?
Q: This type of calendar contains pockets filled with treats, one for each day of December through Christmas Day.
A: What is an advent calendar?
Q: Spotify has a playlist
featuring 100 different versions
of this holiday bop, which was
originally written and recorded
by 1980s Brit Pop duo Wham!
A: What is “Last Christmas”?
Q: This “Home Alone” character fends off a pair of robbers by building slapstick traps in his house.
A: Who is Kevin McAlister?
Q: This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
A: What is a poinsettia?
Q: This famous drink brand popularized the image of Santa as we know it.
A: What is Coca Cola?
Q: You can get your Christmas card postmarked not at the North Pole, but at the city called North Pole, located in this, the largest U.S. state.
A: What is Alaska?
Q: In “We Wish You a Merry
Christmas”, the carolers
threaten to stay put until they
receive this proper English
dish.
A: What is figgy pudding?
Q: This real-life department store served as the setting for the Christmas film “Miracle on 34th Street”.
A: What is Macy’s?
Q: One of the traditions on this UK holiday is giving to those less fortunate.
A: What is Boxing Day?
Q: In Japan, this famous fast food restaurant brand is a traditional Christmas treat.
A: What is KFC?
Q: This office of the U.S. Armed Services tracks Santa’s voyage around the world on Christmas Eve.
A: What is NORAD?