Christmas on the
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This movie features a postman who starts a new position in a frozen town in the North.
What is Klaus?
This spirit is known to leave its tell-tale sign on windows throughout the winter.
Who is Jack Frost?
"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire" and "And so I'm offering this simple phrase To kids from one to 92"
What is "The Christmas Song" by Nat King Cole?
This object is moved around the house and reports back to Santa on naughty and nice
What is the Elf on the Shelf?
This cake is often served in France around the holiday season.
What is a Bûche de Noël or Yule log?
The burglars who break into the McCallister’s house in “Home Alone” call themselves this.
What is the Wet Bandits?
Popular in Austria and Germany, people dress up as ____ and parade through the streets, scaring and chasing spectators.
Who is Krampus?
"My God, I thought you were someone to rely on
Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on"
What is "Last Christmas" by Wham?
This toy is often played with during Hanukkah celebrations.
What is a dreidel?
This Italian meal is served on Christmas Eve.
What is the Feast of the Seven Fishes?
This duo accompanies Rudolph on his adventures - one dreams of becoming a dentist and the other loves silver and gold.
What is Hermey the Elf and Yukon Cornelius?
Hans Christian Anderson was inspired to write this story when his ailing father motioned to a frosted window, upon which the ice had created a figure not unlike a woman with outstretched arms, and said, "She is come to fetch me."
What is "The Snow Queen"?
"Is it Santa on his sleigh
It's heading up to Easington
It's coming down the Tyne
Oh it's bloddy Maggie Thatcher"
What is "Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher" by Elton John?
In the Netherlands, these are used instead of stockings.
What are wooden shoes?
This tasty money is given during Hanukkah as presents.
What is gelt?
In “Love Actually,” Harry (Alan Rickman) gives his wife, Karen (Emma Thompson), this for Christmas.
What is a Joni Mitchell album (Both Sides Now)?
After declining to follow the Three Kings because she did not want to go out in the icy wind and snow and preferred to wait until morning, this old Russian woman is said to still be wandering the world, searching for Jesus.
Who is Babushka?
"Want a plane that loops the loop
I still want a hula hoop
We can hardly stand the wait
Please Christmas, don't be late"
What is "The Chipmunk Song" by Alvin and the Chipmunks"
This Roman pagan holiday is often considered the origins of many modern Christmas traditions.
What is Saturnalia?
This Scottish meal consists of a dish made in a lambs stomach, mashed turnips, and mashed potatoes.
What is haggis, neeps and tatties?
This town is home to George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life.
What is Bedford Falls?
Skadi, the Norse giantess and goddess, is said to have given this fun winter gift to humans.
What are skis and/or snowshoes?
"The boys of the NYPD choir
Were singing Galway Bay
And the bells were ringing out
For Christmas day"
What is "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues?
Kwanzaa, a celebration based on African harvest festival traditions, was first celebrated this year.
What is 1966?
This puffed bread is served with holiday meals in the UK.
What is yorkshire pudding?