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In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
What is "eggnog"
It is Hawaii’s way to say, “Merry Christmas to you.”
What is “Mele kalikimaka”
Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.
What is “Elf”
Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance.
What is "gingerbread"
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
What is the "Elf on a Shelf"
The lyrics to this timeless Christmas song describe a wintery ride in a one-horse open sleigh, but never once mention the word “Christmas.”
What is “Jingle Bells”
In Mexico, children break open these hanging papier mache sculptures to release the gifts inside.
What are "pinatas"
When the Grinch discovers the true meaning of Christmas, his heart grows this number of sizes.
What is "three"
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
What is "nutmeg"
It takes this many years for a pine tree to grow to an acceptable Christmas tree height.
What is "fifteen"
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, lords a-leaping appear in this quantity.
What is "ten"
This holiday, observed in the U.K. on the day after Christmas, originated as a way for the rich to give their servants boxes of items to share with their families.
What is "Boxing Day"
This “Home Alone” character fends off a pair of robbers by building slapstick traps in his house.
Who is "Kevin McAlister"
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
What is "figgy puding"
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is "a poinsettia"
With more than 50 million copies sold, this classic Christmas tune holds the Guinness World Record for the all-time best-selling single.
What is "White Christmas"
Popping tubes used in the U.K. to hold gifts and small treats go by this explosive name.
What are "Christmas crackers"
This 2004 animated Christmas feature was an adaptation of an illustrated storybook by Chris Van Allsburg, the same author who created “Jumanji.”
What is “The Polar Express”
The smooth, candy-like hard frosting used to decorate sugar cookies goes by this regal name.
What is "royal icing"
Spotify has a playlist featuring 100 different versions of this holiday bop, which was originally written and recorded by 1980s Brit Pop duo Wham!
What is “Last Christmas”
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Who (or what) is "Krampus"
In the classic stop-motion animation Christmas special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” Hermie the Elf would rather be this as an occupation.
What is "a dentist"
Rather than dining on turkey, the Whos in Whoville in Dr. Seuss’s Christmas classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” enjoy this descriptively named main dish.
What is "roast beast"
Santa is known for riding in a sleigh carried by nine reindeer. What are their names?
Who are "Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph"