Christmas Movies
Depicted as black and white, with hints of pink and red in the original book, the green color we know today of this Christmas character was inspired by an ugly car rented by its animator, Chuck Jones.
The Grinch
This 2013 Disney song has nothing to do with Frosty, but is still considered one of the best selling Christmas songs of all time.
Do You Want to Build a Snowman
Phil Jackson
This year marks the 30th anniversary of ZooLights at this Chicago zoo.
Lincoln Park Zoo
At this President's National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in 2015, performers included: Reese Witherspoon; Fall Out Boy; Andra Day; Tori Kelly; Trombone Shorty; Crosby, Stills & Nash; Aloe Blacc; Kelsea Ballerini; and the Joyous String Quartet.
Barack Obama
This mean girl turned holiday hallmark actress has starred in over 20 Christmas movies, including 2006's Black Christmas.
Lacey Chabert
This singer's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" is the number one best selling Christmas song in the US.
Mariah Carey
One of the two NFL matchups playing tomorrow, Christmas Day 2024.
Chiefs vs. Steelers
OR
Texans vs. Ravens
The film Home Alone was set in this northern suburb of Chicago.
Winnetka
While it was First Lady Lou Henry Hoover who started the tradition of having a Christmas tree in the Blue Room, this First Lady began the tradition of selecting an official theme for the White House Christmas tree in 1961.
Jacqueline Kennedy
In 1946, this now quintessential American classic Christmas movie bombed at the box office.
It’s a Wonderful Life
This "Nonsense" singer remixed her hit song into a Christmas song, then made it into a Netflix Christmas special.
Sabrina Carpenter
On Christmas Day in 2004, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal faced off for the first time after Shaq was traded to this team.
Miami Heat
Every Friday in December, holiday sing-alongs are hosted at this iconic Chicago legume.
The Bean
This US President was the first to have a decorated indoor Christmas tree in the White House in 1889.
Benjamin Harrison
Making its case for why it is in fact a Christmas movie, this film's soundtrack includes the songs like "Ode to Joy" and "Let It Snow" in addition to "The Nakatomi Plaza".
Die Hard
In 1984, Band Aid released the song "Do They Know It's Christmas" in support of this cause.
Ethiopian famine
In this decade, the National Hockey League played their last Christmas Day game.
The '70s (1971)
This Chicago neighborhood, better known for its sports scene in the summer, is home to many Christmas pop-up bars and attractions.
Wrigleyville
This US President banned Christmas trees from the White House in 1901.
Teddy Roosevelt
In Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswald receives this from his boss instead of a bonus check.
One Year Membership to the Jelly of the Month Club.
On Christmas Eve 1914, British and German troops sang this song together, which led to a Christmas Day truce during World War I.
Silent Night
One of the two football teams who played in the longest game in NFL history, on Christmas Day in 1971.
Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs
Though the store has changed names, for 117 years it has hosted its annual Great Tree lighting ceremony in this famed restaurant.
The Walnut Room
This US President started the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, now held every year on the White House lawn, in 1923.
Calvin Coolidge