Christmas Characters
Frosty the Snowman
Mariah Carey shows off her whistle tones as she states that she doesn't need presents, lights, or snow in this popular Christmas tune.
All I Want For Christmas Is You
This bright, multi-colored combination puzzle was the best-selling toy of 1980.
Rubik's cube
New Zealand
Whoops! We accidentally crashed this Jewish eight-day celebration, which commemorates the recovery of Jerusalem in the 2nd century BCE.
Hanukkah
This character, with a "very shiny nose," will go down in history as the frontrunner of Santa's sleigh on Christmas night.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
"Mele Kalikimaka" is the thing to say on a bright Christmas day on this island.
Hawaii
These alliterative stuffed animals hit $1 billion in sales in 1998, with best-sellers including Patti the Platypus, Spot the Dog, and Princess the Bear.
Beanie Babies
In Mexico, children cap off the Christmas season during the Epiphany by leaving a pair of these outside for los Tres Reyes, the Three Kings, to fill with candy.
shoes
Wrong house, sorry! We stumbled into a party celebrating his African-American holiday. The table was adorned with red, green, and black candles.
Kwanzaa
Ralphie Parker is the main character in this Christmas Movie. Be careful, or you'll shoot your eye out.
A Christmas Story
"Santa tell me if you're really there." This American pop singer, who has recorded two Christmas albums, is also an actress. Her most infamous role is Glinda in Wicked.
Ariana Grande
Introduced as "America's movable fighting man" in 1964, this toy was introduced by Hasbro as the world's first commercial "action figure."
G.I. Joe
Japan holds a contemporary tradition of eating from this popular, finger-licking good fast food restaurant on Christmas Day.
KFC
Wrong party, again! Our ugly Christmas sweaters are getting nasty looks. This isn't a Christmas party, but a Wiccan celebration of this day, which marks the shortest day of the calendar year.
Winter Solstice
This character, with a seemingly average first name, is the personification of winter, ice, and snow. His last name is a reflection of this characteristic.
Jack Frost
Bing Crosby recorded a popular version of "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas in 1951." It was further popularized in 2011 when it was recorded by this singer and current judge on The Voice.
Michael Bublé
Hasbro released this best-selling toy in 1952. In 1995, he had his own character in the animated movie Toy Story.
People can meet Santa year-round in Lapland, a village in this Scandinavian country.
Finland
This can't be the party we're looking for. There's no eggnog or hot chocolate! Just this cocktail, made with orange juice and vodka, which has its national holiday in the U.S. on December 14.
Screwdriver
In A Christmas Carol, he is Bob Cratchit's youngest son. Despite his chronic illness and impending death, he offers a blessing over Christmas dinner, declaring "God bless us, every one!"
Tiny Tim
No need to warm up your voice to sing this tune! The Trans-Siberian Orchestra adaptation of this classic Christmas carol is wordless.
Carol of the Bells
Popularized in the 1930s, this classic stuffed animal became an iconic example of repurposing simple materials into beloved toys.
Sock Monkey
Decorating a Christmas tree was not a mainstream practice until the 1840s, when Prince Albert decorated one in Windsor Castle as custom of this eastern European country, where he was originally from.
Germany
It's the day after Christmas, and our neighbors are still celebrating! This holiday, popular in the UK, is an extension of Christmas celebration, meant to donate gifts to those in need. I wonder if Muhammed Ali celebrated.
Boxing Day