Christmas Movies
This 1946 Frank Capra classic teaches a banker what life would be like if he’d never been born.
It's A Wonderful Life
This song begins with the line, “You better watch out, you better not cry.”
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
This green character from Mount Crumpit tries to stop Christmas from coming — but fails.
The Grinch
Germany is credited with popularizing this classic decoration we now place in our living rooms.
Christmas Tree
Children in the United States often leave these two items out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
Cookies and Milk
In this 1990 film, a young child defends his home from the Wet Bandits using paint cans and a tarantula.
Home Alone
Bing Crosby made this tune the best-selling single of all time.
White Christmas
Brought to life by a magical hat, this jolly soul begins to melt when temperatures rise.
Frosty the Snowman
The tradition of hanging stockings is often linked to this generous saint who slipped coins into them.
Nicholas
This modern image of Santa Claus—red suit, white beard—was heavily popularized by 20th-century advertising from this beverage company.
Coca-Cola
Scott Calvin accidentally causes Saint Nick to fall off a roof, leading him to take over the job in this 1994 comedy.
The Santa Clause
Originally written in German as “Stille Nacht,” this hymn was first performed with a guitar.
Silent Night
This miserly man is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve to change his ways.
Ebenezer Scrooge
Groups of singers traditionally go door-to-door performing these festive tunes.
Christmas Carols
The 1947 film Miracle on 34th Street centers around this real-life New York City department store.
Macy's
This 1988 movie set in Nakatomi Plaza has inspired decades of debate over whether it’s truly a Christmas film.
Die Hard
Gene Autry sings about a cowboy who helps round up lost Christmas toys in this lesser-known classic.
Here Comes Santa Claus
This character was visited by a narwhal before his Christmas Adventure to find his dad
Buddy the Elf
This spiky green plant with red berries is used in decorations and was once believed to bring protection.
Holly
This 1823 poem introduced the names of eight of Santa’s reindeer.
’Twas the Night Before Christmas
In this 1984 horror-comedy, creatures born from ignoring three simple rules wreak havoc on a small town at Christmastime.
Gremlins
This singer became the first artist to have three different Christmas songs debut on the Billboard Hot 100 in a single week in 2020.
Taylor Swift
This shimmering character from The Nutcracker presides over a glittering kingdom of ice.
The Snow Queen
This horned figure from Alpine folklore is known for punishing misbehaving children.
Krampus
In Japan, a famous Christmas tradition involves eating a festive meal from this American fast-food chain.
KFC