Christmas Music
Mariah Carey famously doesn't care about the presents under the tree in this 1994 mega-hit song.
What is "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?
This green, fuzzy Dr. Seuss character hates Christmas so much that he dresses up as Santa to steal all the presents and food in Whoville.
Who is The Grinch?
According to the New Testament gospels, Jesus was born in this historic town in Judea, which is also celebrated in a famous carol.
What is Bethlehem?
This traditional holiday beverage made of milk, cream, sugar, and whipped eggs is often garnished with a sprinkle of nutmeg.
What is eggnog?
This scout sent from the North Pole hides around the house every day in December to monitor kids' behavior and report back to Santa Claus.
Who is the Elf on the Shelf?
This Kelly Clarkson track begs Mr. Claus to bring her crush home because he's "the only thing I need."
What is "Underneath the Tree"?
In this 2018 Netflix holiday hit, a teenager named Teddy and his sister Kate accidentally crash Santa's sleigh, forcing them into a wild night to save the holiday.
What is The Christmas Chronicles?
Because there was no room for Mary and Joseph at the local inn, the newborn baby was placed in this type of trough used to feed farm animals.
What is a manger?
This classic, hook-shaped candy was originally created to keep children quiet during long Christmas church services.
What is a candy cane?
This small, green plant is traditionally hung over American doorways, demanding that any two people standing underneath it must share a kiss.
What is Mistletoe?
Finish these jolly lyrics: "Frosty the Snowman was a jolly happy soul, with a corncob pipe and a button nose and..."
What is "two eyes made out of coal"?
Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol has been remade dozens of times, including this 2022 Apple TV+ musical comedy starring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell.
What is Spirited?
This archangel explicitly appeared to Mary to deliver the news that she would give birth to the Son of God.
Who is Gabriel?
This colorful baked good is famously packed with chopped candied fruit and nuts, though it is often roasted as the most re-gifted and disliked holiday treat.
What is Fruitcake?
This traditional American holiday event involves wearing the most gaudy, over-decorated, and hilariously tacky sweaters to a party.
What is an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party?
Ariana Grande kicked off her very first holiday era by releasing a 2013 R&B cover of this iconic 1984 festive track by Wham!.
What is "Last Christmas"?
In the 1999 animated holiday movie Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas, this character learns the hard way to be careful what he wishes for after wishing it could be Christmas every single day.
Who is Donald Duck?
While Gold and Frankincense are widely known, this bitter, aromatic tree resin was the third expensive gift brought by the Wise Men.
What is Myrrh?
This traditional American holiday dessert features a spiced, dark pumpkin custard baked in a single pie crust and is typically served cold with a massive dollop of whipped cream.
What is Pumpkin Pie?
In an bizarre but popular custom, many families hide an ornament shaped like this green, crunchy, brined vegetable in their Christmas tree; the first child to find it gets an extra present.
What is the Christmas Pickle?
This is the only item in the "Twelve Days of Christmas" song list that doesn't mention any birds or people.
What are Five Golden Rings?
In the iconic festive movie Home Alone, 8-year-old Kevin McCallister accidentally gets left behind and has to defend his house from two burglars known as this nickname.
What are the Wet Bandits?
This Judean king became furious upon hearing of a new "King of the Jews" from the Wise Men, prompting them to secretly return home by a different route.
Who is King Herod or Herod the Great?
In Japan, a massively successful 1974 marketing campaign turned an unusual bucket of fried chicken from this American fast-food chain into a nationwide Christmas Eve dinner tradition.
What is KFC or Kentucky Fried Chicken?
In this popular American party tradition, guests take turns opening wrapped gag gifts or "stealing" them from each other, often named after a large, tusked arctic mammal.
What is a White Elephant gift exchange?