Holiday Movies
Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.
Elf
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
Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance
Gingerbread
You can get your Christmas card postmarked not at the North Pole, but at the city called North Pole, located in this state in the U.S.
Alaska
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies
Kissing under the mistletoe
This “Home Alone” character fends off a pair of robbers by building slapstick traps in his house.
Kevin McAlister
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
Eggnog
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
Nutmeg
This holiday, started in the U.K. on the day after Christmas which originated as a way for the rich to give their servants boxes of items to share with their families.
Boxing Day
In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey
This 2004 animated Christmas feature was an adaptation of an illustrated storybook by Chris Van Allsburg, the same author who created “Jumanji.”
The Polar Express
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
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
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
Poinsettia
What environmentalist U.S. president banned Christmas trees at the White House?
President Theodore Roosevelt
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
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album.
Paul McCartney
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
What famous Christian reformer is credited with being the first person to put lights on a Christmas tree?
Martin Luther
In this cinematic holiday heart warmer, George Bailey receives a visit from an angel who helps him realize the importance of his own existence.
It’s a Wonderful Life
A Charlie Brown Christmas” features a Christmas song composed especially for the show, with lyrics written on the back on an envelope in ten minutes by the show’s producer.
Christmas Time is Here
What are the four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film “Elf”.
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
It takes this many years for a pine tree to grow to an acceptable Christmas tree height.
15 years
The wise men brought these three gifts for baby Jesus which were not the most useful items to give a newborn
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh