Christmas Spirits
Also known as "Milk Punch," this creamy, chilled beverage is often spiked with brandy, rum, or bourbon during holiday parties.
What is Eggnog
Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop whose legendary habit of secret gift-giving gave rise to Santa Claus, was actually born in this modern-day country.
What is Turkey
In Elf, Buddy the Elf has a specialized diet consisting of four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corn, and this
What is Syrup
This classic treat is traditionally left on a plate on Christmas Eve to fuel Santa’s journey
What are cookies
The historic building in Philadelphia is where John Hancock signed the Declaration of Independence
What is Independence Hall?
In A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge promises to discuss Bob Cratchit's affairs over a bowl of this warm, mulled wine punch named for a high-ranking cleric.
What is Smoking Bishop
In the 17th century, this shimmering decoration was invented in Germany using actual strands of silver, though it's now mostly made of plastic.
What is tinsel
This 1988 action movie, which Bruce Willis famously claims is not a Christmas movie, takes place entirely during a holiday party at Nakatomi Plaza.
What is Die Hard
This dish was originally a savory 14th-century porridge made of beef and mutton.
What is Plum Pudding or Figgy Pudding
He was the original host of the game show Let's Make a Deal, and a famous probability puzzle involving three doors is named after him.
Who is Monty Hall
The name for this traditional hot-spiced cider comes from the Old English phrase waes hael, meaning "be you healthy".
What is Wassail
This classic Christmas carol, famously used to "track" Santa today, was actually the first song ever played in space by astronauts in 1965.
What is Jingle Bells
In National Lampoons Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswold plans to spend his anticipated holiday bonus on this luxury backyard addition.
This French cake became a symbolic replacement for burning massive wooden logs.
What is a Bûche de Noël (or Yule Log)
This New York City music venue is world-renowned for its acoustics and is famously reached through "practice, practice, practice."
What is Carnegie Hall
In the iconic song "Santa Baby," Eartha Kitt tells Santa she wants a deed to one of these, presumably so she can start her own jewelry line.
What is a platinum mine
According to Icelandic folklore, if you don't receive new clothes to wear for Christmas Eve, you risk being eaten by this terrifying mythical creature.
What is the Yule Cat?
Before he was famous for playing Tyrion Lannister on Game of Thrones, this actor appeared in Elf as the high-strung children’s book author Miles Finch.
Who is Peter Dinklage
Legend says these were bent into crooks to keep kids quiet during 17th-century services.
What are Candy Canes?
his actress, known for her roles in the Scary Movie franchise and Girls Trip, began her career in New York after earning a master's degree in journalism.
Who is Regina Hall
This anise-flavored spirit, sometimes called "the green fairy," is used as a rinse in a traditional New Orleans Sazerac, often enjoyed as a sophisticated holiday nightcap.
What is Absinthe?
This Puritan leader and "Lord Protector" of England famously banned Christmas celebrations in 1644, considering them a wasteful pagan custom.
Who is Oliver Cromwell
Bill Murray stars in the 1988 modernization of A Christmas Carol titled Scrooged, which notably features appearances by all three of these real-life people.
Who are his brothers (John, Joel, and Brian Doyle-Murray)
Known in Germany as Stollen, this dense bread is filled with nuts, spices, and dried fruit.
What is Christmas Bread
Located in London, this grand Victorian concert hall was opened by Queen Victoria in 1871 and is named after her late husband.
What is the Royal Albert Hall