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In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
What is figgy pudding?
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 real-life department store served as the setting for the Christmas film “Miracle on 34th Street”.
What is Macy’s?
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
What is the Elf on a Shelf?
This country has an unusual Christmas tradition by going to KFC to celebrate.
What is Japan?
This holiday treat was originally designed to resemble a shepherd’s staff.
What are candy canes?
In “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” this character recites the Bible passage detailing the angel appearing to shepherds in the fields.
Who is Linus?
In 1994’s “The Santa Clause,” Tim Allen’s character takes over as Santa after this accident kills the original Santa Clause.
What is falling off a roof?
This giggling red monster was the hit of the holidays as the best-selling Christmas toy of 1996.
What is Tickle Me Elmo?
This holiday, observed in the U.K. on the day after Christmas, originated as a way for the rich to give their servants boxes of items to share with their families.
What is Boxing Day?
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
What is nutmeg?
These people were Jesus' first visitors.
Who are the shepherds?
In this cinematic holiday heart warmer, George Bailey receives a visit from an angel who helps him realize the importance of his own existence.
What is “It’s a Wonderful Life?”
Alvin the chipmunk wants this toy for Christmas.
What is a Hula-Hoop?
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.
What is kissing under the mistletoe?
These are the four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film “Elf”.
What are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup?
The Epiphany, a Christian feast day commemorating the visit of the Magi, the baptism of Jesus, and the wedding at Cana, is this day.
What is January 6th?
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”?
This branch of the military runs "Toys for Tots".
What are the Marines?
The tradition of using a decorated tree as a symbol of Christmas began in this European country.
What is Germany?
This traditional Christmas beverage, made with brandy, fruit juices, and spices, is also the subject of an English folk song
What is wassail?
This Angel told Mary that she would have a child.
Who is Gabriel?
Which popular phrase was made popular by Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol”?
Bah humbug!
This was what was traditionally put in stockings before we stuffed them with toys and trinkets.
What are Gold Coins?
Instead of milk and cookies, children across Europe leave this out for Santa.
What is a shoe?