Christmas Movies
This 1946 film features George Bailey learning the impact of his life.
It’s a Wonderful Life
This horned, half-goat, half-demon figure from Alpine folklore is said to punish naughty children during the Christmas season
Krampus
Bing Crosby made this song the best-selling single of all time
White Christmas
This popular holiday plant is native to Mexico
Poinsettia
This citrus fruit, often found in Christmas stockings in the U.S., became popular because it was considered a rare treat in winter
Orange
This department store's Santa claims to be the real deal in A Miracle on 34th St.
Macy's
This Pagan holiday marks the winter solstice
Yule
Bruce Springsteen famously covers this song in concert
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
This red-and-white color scheme for Santa was popularized by advertising in the 1930s
Coca-Cola
The tradition of eating this spiced cake at Christmas dates back to 15th-century Germany
Gingerbread
In A Christmas Story (1983), Ralphie desperately wants this toy for Christmas
Red Ryder BB gun
This country celebrates Christmas with a traditional KFC meal
Japan
Wham! sings about heartbreak in this holiday hit
Last Christmas
This unique seasonal adaptation happens to reindeers during winter
Their eyes turn blue
This red-and-white striped holiday treat was originally created in the 17th century
Candy Cane
Jim Carrey plays six different roles in this animated Christmas movie.
A Christmas Carol
Hanukkah began at sundown on this night in 2025
December 14th
“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire” opens this song
The Christmas Song
This U.S. city was the first to have electric Christmas lights
New York City
These chocolate coins, wrapped in gold or silver foil, are traditional Hanukkah treats
This stop-motion studio created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rankin/Bass
This African American holiday begins on December 26 and lasts seven days.
Kwanzaa
his carol originated in Austria and was first performed in 1818
Silent Night
This was the first U.S. state to officially recognize Christmas as a holiday in 1836
Alabama
A traditional Yule porridge, often made with oats or barley, was sometimes left out for this symbolic figure or animal
Yule Goat