Christmas Movies
Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.
Elf
In the “Twelve Days of Christmas”, The singer’s true love gives them five of these shining pieces of jewelry on day five.
Golden Rings
When the Grinch discovers the true meaning of Christmas, his heart grows this number of sizes.
Three
Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance.
Gingerbread
This type of calendar contains pockets filled with treats, one for each day of December through Christmas Day.
Advent calendar
In the movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", the Grinch steals from this town.
Whoville
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
Eggnog
There were no creatures stirring on the night before Christmas, not even one of these.
A mouse
These classic Christmas sweets begin as striped loaves before a machine pulls and twists it into thin, hook-shaped treats.
Candy canes
It is Hawaii’s way to say, “Merry Christmas to you.”
"Mele kalikimaka"
In 1994’s “The Santa Clause,” Tim Allen’s character takes over as Santa after this accident kills the original Santa Clause.
Falling off a roof
The lyrics to this timeless Christmas song describe a wintery ride in a one-horse open sleigh, but never once mention the word “Christmas.”
"Jingle Bells"
The wise men brought these three gifts for the baby Jesus, not the most useful items to give a newborn.
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
Figgy pudding
Popping tubes used in the U.K. to hold gifts and small treats go by this explosive name.
Christmas crackers
This “Home Alone” character fends off a pair of robbers by building slapstick traps in his house.
Kevin McAlister
This catch 1994 Christmas tune is the best-selling Christmas single ever recorded by a female artist, as well as being one of the highest-selling singles in music history.
"All I Want for Christmas is You"
This giggling red monster was the hit of the holidays as the best-selling Christmas toy of 1996.
Tickle Me Elmo
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate.
Fruitcake
These candlelit paper lanterns are a Christmas tradition in Mexico and in the Southwestern U.S.
The role of Ebenezer Scrooch in 1992’s “A Muppet Christmas Carol” featured this two-time Academy Award-winning British actor.
Michael Caine
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album.
Paul McCartney
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
Poinsettia
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
Nutmeg
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Krampus