NYC: New York Christmas
New Yorkers usually avoid this area like the plague; however, those willing to brave the crowds in wintertime will typically find an ice rink and a huge Christmas tree.
What is Rockefeller Center
The code word is "Santa's got a brand new bag."
According to Gimbel's management, ribbon curls should be exactly this length.
What is Six. Inches.
Popular US singing competition that first debuted on June 11th, 2002 titled "American ____"
What is "idol"
"This year, to save me from tears..."
What is "I'll give it to someone special (whispers 'special')"
Although culinary historians debate its exact lineage, most agree that this classic holiday beverage originated from the early medieval Britain drink called “posset,”; a hot, milky, ale-like drink.
What is Eggnog
Careful! Sitting in the front row of this venue may put you at risk for getting kicked in the face by a member of a very kick happy dance company during their holiday spectacular.
What is Radio City Music Hall
During production of the original "Home Alone" film, producers sarcastically suggested getting this famous composer to write the score; thinking he would never agree to it. Joke's on them, because he ended up saying yes.
Who is John Williams
Those from the Midwestern US might refer to this drink as "pop"
What is "soda"
"Once again, as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us...."
What is "Will be near to us once more"
Early versions of this tradition included German Protestants counting down the days to Christmas by burning a candle or marking walls & doors with a line of chalk for each subsequent day.
What is an Advent Calendar
I passed through the seven levels of the candy cane forest, through the sea of swirly-twirly gum drops, and then I walked through this.
What is the Lincoln Tunnel
Sinbad (a bad father) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (a really bad father) star in "Jingle All The Way"; a Christmas family action "comedy" centered around the hunt for this highly sought after action figure.
What is Turbo Man
"Land ____"; an exclamation announcing the sighting of land from a ship.
What is "ahoy"
"Santa baby, a '54 convertible too, light blue
I'll wait up for you, dear
Santa baby..."
What is "so hurry down the chimney tonight"
The making of this popular Christmas edible decoration originated after the publication of the Brothers Grimm's Hansel and Gretel in 1812.
My question for the inhabitants is: are the walls made of flesh or is their flesh made of the walls?
What is a Gingerbread House
In an effort to entice passers-by, department stores on this NYC road are famous for decking out their window displays & building facades.
What is Fifth Avenue
This head elf is in charge of the North Pole and helps Tim Allen transform into the next ol' Saint Nick in "The Santa Clause"
Who is Bernard
"Farewell" in Spanish
What is "adios"
"Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas day
That's the island greeting that we send to you..."
What is "From the land where palm trees sway"
A newer US tradition entails a decoration in the shape of this being hidden on a Christmas tree; with the finder receiving either a reward or good fortune for the next year.
What is a pickle
KEVIN!!
In 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York', Tim Curry plays Mr. Hector; the suspicious concierge at this NYC institution
What is the Plaza Hotel
In "Love Actually" Billy Mack resurrects his music career by releasing this holiday song.
HINT: I feel it in my fingers. I feel it in my toes.
What is Christmas Is All Around
What is a "dashi"
"He's all I want, just for me
Underneath my Christmas tree
I'll be waiting here...."
What is "Santa, that's my only wish this year"
French children traditionally left these by the fireplace on Christmas Eve so that Père Noël could fill them with presents
What are their shoes