Traditions
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Who or What is Krampus
One in three men wait until this day to do their Christmas shopping.
What is Christmas Eve
This catch 1994 Christmas tune is the best-selling Christmas single ever recorded by a female artist, as well as being one of the highest-selling singles in music history.
What is “All I Want for Christmas is You”?
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate.
What is "fruitcake"
There is an ongoing debate online about whether this action flick is actually a Christmas film.
What is “Die Hard”?
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.
What is kissing under the mistletoe?
This giggling red monster was the hit of the holidays as the best-selling Christmas toy of 1996.
What is "Tickle Me Elmo"
This familiar sleighing song was the first Earth tune played in outer space.
What is "Jingle Bells"
It takes this many years for a pine tree to grow to an acceptable Christmas tree height.
What is 15
The actor who plays long-suffering Clark Griswold is this original SNL cast member.
Who is Chevy Chase?
Instead of "Aloha", you might be greeted with this saying around the holidays
What is “Mele kalikimaka”
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.
What is Alaska?
This mythical winter sprite is nipping at your nose in “The Christmas Song.”
Who is "Jack Frost"
The tradition of using a decorated tree as a symbol of Christmas began in this European country.
What is Germany
The role of Ebenezer Scrooch in 1992’s “A Muppet Christmas Carol” featured this two-time Academy Award-winning British actor.
Who is Michael Caine?
This holiday originated as a way for the rich to give their servants boxes of items to share with their families.
What is "Boxing Day"
Clocks, umbrellas, pears, and handkerchiefs are some of the gifts to avoid in this country
What is China
These barnyard beasts kept time for a humble percussionist in the Christmas carol, “The Little Drummer Boy”.
What are the ox and lamb?
These are the four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film “Elf”.
What are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
This 2004 animated Christmas feature was an adaptation of an illustrated storybook by Chris Van Allsburg, the same author who created “Jumanji.”
What is "The Polar Express"
Popping tubes used in the U.K. to hold gifts and small treats go by this explosive name.
What are Christmas crackers?
In 1969 this actress received a 69.42-carat diamond from her partner. In 1978, she auctioned it off for $5 million and purchased a hospital in Botswana. She said that they needed a hospital, and she didn’t need another ring.
Who is Elizabeth Taylor
It may sound like a composition from the Middle Ages, but this classic Christmas hymn appeared in 1843 and made its debut in 1847.
What is "Oh Holy Night."
This traditional Christmas beverage, made with brandy, fruit juices, and spices, is also the subject of an English folk song
What is wassail
This is the family name of Tiny Tim and his father Bob in Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol.”
What is Cratchit?