Christmas Movies
In Frosty the Snowman, Frosty comes to life when given this magic item.
Top Hat
This 1994 Mariah Carey hit holds the record as the best-selling holiday song by a female artist of all time.
"All I want for Christmas is You"
This drink was originally known as "milk punch" and later became a Christmas tradition.
egg nog
The tradition of the Christmas tree originated in this country.
Germany
"You'll shoot your eye out, kid!"
A Christmas Story
In Home Alone, the McCallister Family oversleeps and has to rush to the airport, accidently forgetting Kevin, to make it in time for their flight to this destination.
Paris
In "The Christmas Song" these are being roasted on an open fire.
Chestnuts
The modern image of Santa Claus in a red suit was heavily popularized in the 1930s by advertisements for this American beverage company.
Coca-Cola Company
In Germany, hiding an ornament shaped like this item in the Christmas tree brings good luck and an extra gift to the finder.
a pickle
"Santa! Oh my God! Santa's coming! I know him! I know him!"
Elf
In A Christmas Story, Ralphie's father wins this major award.
A leg lamp.
Bing Crosby's iconic recording of this Irving Berlin track is recognized by Guinness World Records as the best-selling single worldwide.
"White Christmas"
In 1870, this U.S. President signed legislation officially declaring Christmas a federal holiday.
Ulysses S. Grant
This Scandinavian Christmas tradition, often made of straw and bound with red ribbons, is linked to the Norse god Thor and is famously burned down by pranksters almost every year in Gävle, Sweden.
The Yule Goat
"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings"
It's a Wonderful Life
In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, this annoying member of Clarks family arrives unannounced in a run down RV.
Cousin Eddie
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this is the total number of birds the singer receives from their true love.
23 (1 partridge, 2 turtle doves, 3 french hens, 4 calling birds, 6 geese, 7 swans)
This 19th-century British monarch and their German spouse, Prince Albert, are credited with popularizing the Christmas tree tradition in the English-speaking world.
Queen Victoria
Since 1974, families in this Asian nation have traditionally ordered a bucket of KFC for dinner on December 25th.
"Blast this Christmas music. It's joyful and triumphant."
The Grinch
In Elf, Buddy lists the following four categories as his favorite food groups.
candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup
Eartha Kitt made this seductive, luxury-filled holiday song famous in 1953, asking for a yacht, a duplex, and a '54 convertible.
"Santa Baby"
This 1843 Novella is is widely credited with helping revive Christmas traditions in Victorian England and popularizing the themes of generosity, family, and holiday goodwill.
A Christmas Carol
This half-goat, half-demon figure from Central European folklore accompanies St. Nicholas to punish misbehaved children by stuffing them in a sack.
Krampus
"If I woke up tomorrow with my head sewn to the carpet, I wouldn't be more surprised than I am right now."
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation