HOLIDAY FILMS & TV
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Bing Crosby sang this Irving Berlin song for the first time in the 1942 film Holiday Inn. Then in 1954, he starred opposite Danny Kaye in a movie with same title as the song.
White Christmas
A kiss is expected if you stand with someone underneath this.
Mistletoe
After Ebenezer Scrooge has changed his ways in 'A Christmas Carol', he brings Bob Cratchit and his family one of these, which is more famous for being cooked on a different holiday.
A TURKEY
In Clement Moore's poem 'A Visit From St. Nicholas' these were "hung by the chimney with care".
STOCKINGS
Known for playing the Frankenstein monster in three films in the 1930's, Boris Karloff found a new generation of fans when he narrated this TV Christmas special based on the famous Dr. Seuss story.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
In 1960 Nat King Cole famously recorded this song, which many believe is titled 'Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire'.
The Christmas Song
Since 1933, The Rockettes have performed here annually in the Christmas Spectacular.
Radio City Music Hall.
People often make houses out of this which often consists of brown sugar, baking soda, and cinnamon among other things.
GINGERBREAD
This assortment of flowers, leaves, fruits, twigs, and other materials is usually formed into the shape of a ring and hung on the door during the holidays.
A WREATH
Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed star in this holiday classic about George Bailey, who on the brink of committing suicide, is visited by an angel named Clarence, who shows George what the world would look like if he was never born.
It's A Wonderful Life
In 1957 Elvis Presley recorded this tune about a broken heart during the holidays.
Blue Christmas
Santa Claus is the star of this annual event in New York, always showing up at the end, preceded by Broadway stars performing songs, celebrities on floats, and giant balloons of cartoon characters.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Often served at a Christmas dinner, this can also be referred to someone who LOVES being in the spotlight.
A HAM
This wreath of flowers and leaves is often hung as a decoration on a tree or around the house. Also the last name of the leading actress in 'The Wizard of Oz'.
GARLAND
Edmund Gwenn won the Oscar for best supporting actor in 1947 for playing Kris Kringle, who works as the Macy's Santa Claus and goes to trial to prove he is the real life Santa Claus.
Miracle on 34th Street
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People often decorate their house with these during the holidays. Chevy Chase had 25,000 of them on his house in the film 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'
Christmas Lights
This drink is usually made with milk, cream, sugar, and yolks. And can be spiced up when alcohol is added.
EGGNOG
Since ancient times this seven-branched candelabra has been used as a symbol for Jewish people during Hanukkah.
MENORA
Jimmy Durante narrates this animated holiday classic based on a famous song about a character with a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of coal.
Frosty the Snowman
Adam Sandler first sang this classic song on Saturday Night Live in December of 1994.
The Chanukah Song
Black eyed peas and collard greens are significant foods served during this African American and Pan-African celebration.
KWANZAA
On Christmas Eve in 1931 this was placed in Rockefeller Center for the first time.
A CHRISTMAS TREE