In how the Grinch Stole Christmas, we find the Grinch pondering that perhaps Christmas doesn’t come from this place
A Store
Though now often referring to a Christmas carol, the common Christmas term “Noel” (borrowed from Latin nasci) means this:
To be born
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Rocking’ Around the Christmas Tree
Bing Crosby seems to think that this is what children listen for
Sleigh bells in the snow
This fruit is traditionally put in a Christmas stocking
Orange
In Miracle on 34th Street, Doris met Kris for the very first time at this event
At the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Although poor, in the Hymn “In the Bleak Midwinter” this is what the singer can give.
His/Her heart
What can I give him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb.
If I were a Wise Man I would do my part.
Yet what I can I give him: give my heart.
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Angels We Have Heard on High
For Christmas, this is what Janice and Jen are hoping for
Dolls that’ll talk and will go for a walk
Not to get too showy, but this was the bird of choice for a Christmas feast in medieval England
Peacock
This is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time
Home Alone
Penned by Charles Wesley in the 1700s, this Advent hymn draws heavily on Old Testament prophecies and imagery of longing for the Messiah.
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
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Oh Christmas Tree (or Oh Tannenbaum)
The lyrics for this beloved Christmas song from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" was famously written in just ten minutes by the show's producer on the back of an envelope.
Although often known for its sausages and a black forest, the tradition of eating a Christmas ham originated in this country
Germany
George realizes that he truly does have a wonderful life in this town
Bedford Falls
If rewritten from it's original version using only synonymous words,
"Merry every country ascend, Partake in the victory of the heavens" could be a line from this Christmas hymn
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
"Joyful, all ye nations rise / Join the triumph of the skies"
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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
In “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” this is where the caroling will be happening
Out in the snow
If you sat down for Christmas dinner in Japan you shouldn't be surprised to see food from this American fast food chain on the table
KFC
If you starred in “A Christmas Story” you would have been warned that you might shoot your eye out with a Red Ryder BB Rifle that is made by this company
Daisy
While taking care of his son who was wounded in battle, an author wrote this Christmas poem, later adapted into a carol, which reflects on the contrast between war and the message of peace on earth
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
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No Place like Home for the Holidays
Although we are unsure how the writer’s regifted present from last year made it back to him, the plan for this year (to make sure he doesn’t end up crying) is this
He will give it to someone special
Yummy! These are the four food groups named by Buddy the Elf.
Candy, Candy Canes, Candy Corn, and Syrup