This 1988 action movie, set during Christmas celebrations in LA, involves German terrorists attacking an office building only to be defeated by police officer John McClane
Die Hard
The song "You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch" refers to a character from a book written by this author.
Dr. Seuss
Father Christmas
UK
This striped peppermint stick candy is often used to decorate Christmas trees.
Candy Cane
In Japan, meals from this poultry based fast food chain is considered traditional this time of year, with people lining up across the block to get their hands one of their combos.
KFC
This actor, more known for his roles in gangster movies, stars as one of the villains in Home Alone and Home Alone 2.
Joe Pesci
This African American Singer, celebrated for her holiday tunes, recently failed in her attempt to trademark the phrase "Queen of Christmas".
Mariah Carey
Père Noël / Papa Noël
France
This sweet bread first emerged in Milan and often includes candied fruits inside
Panettone
In Sweden, this pant less Disney character is seen as a staple of Christmas with many families all making sure to watch cartoons involving him
Donald Duck
You've Got Mail, which stars Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan also boasts this famous African-American stand up comedian in its cast.
Dave Chappelle
Jingle Bells was originally written for the purposes of celebrating this holiday and not Christmas.
Thanksgiving
Weihnachtsmann
Germany
This usually boozy drink can be a health hazard if improperly made, sometimes leading to even salmonella poisoning.
Egg nog
This former Spanish colony, situated in the western Pacific Ocean, boasts the longest holiday season with some people beginning their celebrations in early September and celebrating Santo Nino in the third and fourth Sundays of January.
The Philippines
Leslie Neilsen, star of Santa Who?, was born in the capital of this Canadian province.
Saskatchewan
"Merry Xmas (War is Over)" was written by John Lennon with the intention for it to be a protest song to this.
Vietnam War
Sinterklaas
Netherlands
Originally from Sweden, this buffet style serving board is popular during Christmas because guests can help themselves to a range of dishes laid out for their choice.
Smörgåsbord
Rather than coal, Christmas tradition in Iceland has naughty children receiving a couple of rotten [_____]
Potatoes
Often mistakenly thought to be directed by Tim Burton, this 1993 musical includes Canada's Catherine O’Hara in its ensemble.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The classic carol "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is actually based on a melody composed by this 19th century German composer of Jewish descent.
Felix Mendelssohn
Joulupukki
Finland
It is hotly debated whether this meringue based dessert originates from Australia or New Zealand.
Pavlova
This South American country, nicknamed Tierra de Gracia (or land of grace), is known for shutting down the main street of it’s cities on Christmas Eve to allow people to roller skate.
Venezuela