Name That X-Mas Tune!
This song begins with chestnuts roasting on an open fire and has been performed by Nat King Cole, among many others.
What is “The Christmas Song”?
In this 1946 Frank Capra film, George Bailey learns what life would be like if he had never been born.
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
This evergreen decoration, often placed in the living room, is traditionally topped with a star or an angel.
What is a Christmas tree?
Often left out for Santa on Christmas Eve, these baked treats are frequently paired with a glass of milk.
What are cookies?
This sparkly material, once made of real silver, is draped over Christmas trees to mimic icicles.
What is tinsel?
This lively tune warns, ‘You better watch out, you better not cry.’
What is “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”?
This 1990 film features young Kevin McCallister defending his house from the Wet Bandits.
What is Home Alone?
This figure is said to travel the world on Christmas Eve delivering gifts in a sleigh pulled by reindeer.
Who is Santa Claus?
This classic holiday drink, often spiced and served warm, is made from apples.
What is apple cider?
These lights—now usually LED—were once so dangerous in the 1900s that people hired “light crews” to watch them.
What are Christmas lights?
This Bing Crosby classic is still the best-selling single of all time.
What is “White Christmas”?
In this 1983 comedy based on a Jean Shepherd story, Ralphie desperately wants a Red Ryder BB gun.
What is A Christmas Story?
This tradition involves hanging knitted items by the fireplace, hoping they’ll be filled with small gifts.
What are Christmas stockings?
This rich, creamy drink is traditionally made with eggs, milk, cream, and nutmeg.
What is eggnog?
This red-and-green flowering plant, native to Mexico, is one of the most popular holiday decorations.
What is a poinsettia?
In this 1980s charity single, musicians asked listeners, ‘Do they know it’s Christmas?’
What is “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”
This 1954 musical starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye features the song “White Christmas.”
What is White Christmas?
This plant, associated with a kissing tradition, actually grows as a parasite on trees.
What is mistletoe?
This sweet bread with candied fruit is traditionally enjoyed in Italy during the Christmas season.
What is panettone?
This decoration placed at the top of the tree can be shaped like an angel, a star, or sometimes even a giant bow.
What is a tree topper?
This 1958 hit by Brenda Lee says you’ll ‘rock the night away.’
What is “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”?
In this 1964 stop-motion Rankin/Bass classic, a red-nosed reindeer teams up with Hermey the elf.
What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
This European tradition involves placing shoes outside the door so St. Nicholas can fill them with treats.
What are St. Nicholas Day shoes? / What is the St. Nicholas shoe tradition?
This English dessert is set on fire before serving and includes dried fruit, suet, and brandy.
What is Christmas pudding?
These hanging ornaments are traditionally made of glass in Germany and include shapes like balls, birds, and icicles.
What are glass baubles?