Brick by Brick
In a 2014 Winter Village set, LEGO hid this tiny creature inside a cheese wheel as a miniature “Easter egg.”
What is a mouse?
When first published in 1823, "The Night Before Christmas" had this title.
What is "A Visit from St. Nicholas"?
This 1951 British film adaptation of Dickens’ story, starring Alastair Sim, is often considered the definitive cinematic version of A Christmas Carol.
Scrooge
The name of this plant, common in holiday decor comes from Old English words meaning “dung” and “twig.”
What is mistletoe?
Krampus originated in this region of Europe, particularly associated with Austria and Bavaria.
What is the German Alps?
LEGO bricks were first patented in this year.
What is 1958?
In the original poem, St. Nicholas’ belly is compared to this.
What is a bowl full of jelly?
In Disney’s 2009 animated "A Christmas Carol," this actor provided the voice and motion capture for Ebenezer Scrooge.
Who is Jim Carrey?
This holiday plant repels evil spirits...and most insects.
What is holly?
Known as Krampusnacht, December 5 marks the traditional appearance of Krampus each year to prepare for this holiday the following day.
What is St. Nicholas' Day?
In 1961, LEGO introduced this element into building sets.
What are wheels?
In the original poem, this number of reindeer pull St. Nicholas’ sleigh.
What is eight?
The 1938 film adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" starring Reginald Owen was notable for including this technology.
What is sound?
According to data collected in the past decade, this type of tree is currently the most popular Christmas tree in the US.
What is an artificial tree?
During a traditional Krampuslauf, participants portraying Krampus may do this to bystanders as they run through town.
What is wear costumes/frighten people?
In LEGO terminology, this small cylindrical bump on top of a brick allows it to interlock with others.
What is a stud?
Before writing "The Night Before Christmas",Clement C. Moore's first published work was a pamphlet criticizing this president's policies on slavery.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
In Scrooged (1988), Bill Murray’s modern-day Scrooge works as this type of executive.
What is a television network executive?
In its native environment, this holiday plant can grow as high as 10 to 15 feet, more like a small tree than a typical houseplant.
What is a poinsettia?
Known as rute in German, Krampus carries these to punish misbehaving children.
What are birch rods?
This decade saw the release of LEGO’s first official licensed minifigure.
What is the 1970s? (1978)
The poem describes Santa as being dressed "from his head to his foot” with this.
What is fur?
When he accepted his role in "The Muppet Christmas Carol," Michael Caine compared the Muppets to this theatre troupe.
What is the Royal Shakespeare Company?
This popular Christmas plant comes from the rainforests of Brazil.
What is a Christmas cactus?
Krampus originated as a pagan figure, said to be the son of Hel, the Norse goddess of this.
What is the underworld?