Holiday Food
This kind of cookie used to make holiday houses dates back to the year 992 AD, when it was brought to Europe by an Armenian monk named Gregory of Nicopolis.
Gingerbread
This Tim Burton stop-motion holiday classic from 1993 took over three years to make and was conceived in the early 1980s as a poem.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
This iconic Christmas song from 1994 is the only Christmas song to be certified Diamond by the RIAA and has three separate music videos.
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey
This 1957 children's book chronicled the story of a character whose heart was "two sizes too small"
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
This SKC employee worked as a Marine Biologist before coming to SAO.
Gaby
Chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil, also known as gelt, are used in this traditional Jewish game that is strongly associated with Hanukkah.
Dreidel
This actor, known for their roles in movies like Goodfellas, played Harry Lime, one of the two burglars in the 1990 film, "Home Alone".
Joe Pesci
This Christmas song was written by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne during a 1945 heat wave in California and was subsequently referenced in an SNL sketch of Celebrity Jeopardy in 2015.
"Let It Snow"
This New Year holiday is also referred to as the Spring Festival and is celebrated in countries such as China, South Korea, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia.
Lunar New Year
This SKC employee worked as a Kayak Rental Stand Worker before coming to SAO.
Landon
This Roasted bird is commonly served for holiday dinner in many countries, due in part to King Henry VIII of England and Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" from 1843.
Turkey
In what city does the Polar Express pick up the Hero Boy in the 2004 film, "The Polar Express".
Grand Rapids, Michigan
This classic Christmas song written by James Lord Pierpoint in 1857 was originally written to celebrate Thanksgiving. (additional fact: This song was also the first song ever played in space on December 16, 1965)
"Jingle Bells"
This quintessential Christmas tree decor was invented in Germany in 1610.
Tinsel
This SKC employee worked as an underwater welder before coming to SAO.
Diane
This non-religious holiday's name comes from the Swahili phrase that translates to "first fruits".
Kwanzaa
This 1965 animated holiday special was produced on a $76,000 budget provided by CBS and Coca-Cola.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
This holiday song composed in 1818 by Franz Gruber played a significant role in the Christmas Truce of 1914 during World War I.
"Silent Night"
The hanukkiyah is commonly mislabeled as this common Hanukkah candelabra.
Menorah
This SKC employee worked as a carpenter building sets before coming to SAO.
Russ
Christmas feasts in Japan usually involve booking a table at this American chain restaurant.
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
This 2003 Disney Channel Original Movie centers on a group of young Jewish basketball players who search for a coach to help them out of a slump during the Hanukkah season.
Full-Court Miracle
This holiday tune popularized by Bing Crosby in 1963, was written in 1962 as a response to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
"Do You Hear What I Hear?"
Takanakuy, a festival consisting of dancing and individuals fistfighting to settle old conflicts, is held on Christmas Day in this South American country.
Peru
This SKC employee managed projects related to federal acquisition before coming to SAO.
Phi