Holiday Movies
"They say his heart was two sizes too small..."
How the Grinch stole Christmas
When sending letters to Santa, letter writers should include this postal code
H0H 0H0
This classic love it or hate it Christmas dessert is usually made with nuts, dried fruits, and brandy or rum.
Fruitcake
In this country, millions of people enjoy KFC for their Christmas dinner.
Japan
This Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892
Nutcracker
"I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It's not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love."
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Santa receives the most letters each year from this country
France
During the Christmas season each year more than 1.76 billion of these are made
Candy Canes
In Austrian tradition, St. Nicholas rewards nice little boys and girls, while this creature is said to capture the naughtiest children and whisk them away in his sack.
Krampus
This song was actually originally written for Thanksgiving, not Christmas
Jingle Bells
"This is *Christmas*! The season of perpetual hope! And I don't care if I have to get out on your runway and hitchhike! If it costs me everything I own, if I have to sell my soul to the devil himself, I am going to get home to my son."
Home Alone
St. Nicholas originated as Christian bishop during the 4th century in what is now this country today
Turkey
This popular Christmas treat is actually Canadian
Butter tarts
Christmas is actually celebrated on January 7th in this country.
Russia
This song performed by Bing Crosby is the best-selling Christmas song with more than more than 50 million copies sold around the world.
White Christmas
"Merry Christmas, movie house! Merry Christmas, Emporium! Merry Christmas, you wonderful old Building and Loan!"
It's a Wonderful Life
This company is credited with the modern Santa suit we see today.
Coca-Cola
This French Canadian pie is a popular dish at Christmas.
Tourtière
In Norway, a centuries old tradition involves hiding this household item on Christmas Eve to ensure witches and evil spirits do not try to steal it.
Brooms
This restaurant chain originally stayed open all day and night, so their buildings were built without locks. In 1988, they decided to close on Christmas Day, but they could not lock the doors!
Denny's
"I'm a cotton-headed ninny-muggins."
Elf
This Command tracks Santa's whereabouts every year at Christmas time.
NORAD
In Eastern Europe, this fish is quite often served at Christmas dinner
Carp
December 22 is an important date in this country, where a Christmas Lottery is held every year.
Spain
This country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree.
Germany