Holiday Traditions
This small plant is typically hung above doorways during the holidays and indicates that couples should kiss.
Mistletoe
"Make my wish come true, all I want for Christmas is _____."
You
These popular building block sets have been a hot ticket toy since their invention in 1932.
Legos
The location of Santa's workshop
North Pole
A young man rediscovers the power of belief via a magic jingle bell, singing waiters who serve hot cocoa, and a long train ride north.
The Polar Express
How many candle spots are on a typical menorah (the traditional candelabra used to observe Hannukah)?
9 (8 days of celebrating w/ one extra spot for a "helper" candle).
"Dashing through the snow, in a _______ ________ _______ ________, o'er the fields we go, laughing all the way."
"One Horse Open Sleigh"
This small puzzle cube continues to be a best selling toy to this day!
Rubik's Cube
One of the alternate names for Santa Claus: St. _______
Nick/Nicholas
An 8-year-old spends his Christmas Eve mercilessly terrorizing two criminals while his family tries to get home from France.
Home Alone
In the US, on New Year, it is tradition to kiss someone at midnight and sing what song?
Auld Lang Syne
"Silent night, holy night, all is calm, ______ _____ ______."
"All is Bright"
This year, it's predicted that this gaming console will be the biggest seller for Christmas.
Nintendo Switch 2
The famous Christmas scene involving baby Jesus and his parents is typically called a "_______ Scene".
Nativity
A cardiovascular miracle changes this furry grump's outlook on Christmas and life.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Which US president officially made Christmas a federal holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant (1870)
"On the 9th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: _____ _______ ________"
9 Ladies Dancing
Every 90's kid wanted one of these digital keychain pets for Christmas!
Tamagotchi
The French word for Christmas
Noel
This absentee dad suddenly becomes a Christmas icon while trying to convince every other adult he isn't insane.
The Santa Clause
Where was Kwanzaa first celebrated?
California, USA (Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by a professor of African studies as an alternate holiday to Christmas)
"_______ _______ _______ _________ _________, it's the best time of the year."
"Have a Holly Jolly Christmas"
In the 1980s, the hottest toy for Christmas was this line of veggie-named dolls. They were so popular that it caused actual stampedes at malls and toy stores!
Cabbage Patch Kids
In Scandinavia, folks leave a Christmas offering of porridge, instead of milk and cookies, for these small, gnome-like creatures.
Nisse
After being raised by a foster family, the main character goes on a journey to New York to find his birth father and make him love him...oh, and he has to save Christmas.
Elf