Hollywood Holidays
The name of Rudolph's girlfriend (at least, in the 1964 Rankin/Bass stop-motion classic special)
Clarice
It's the holiday that Jingle Bells was originally written for.
Thanksgiving
This Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892
The Nutcracker
Traditionally used for building houses or making people-shaped cookies during the holidays
Gingerbread
The 1978 made-for-TV holiday special was so bad that the creator of the franchise said “If I had the time and a sledgehammer, I would track down every copy of that show and smash it”
The Star Wars Holiday Special
Whether in the TV special or the song, this brought Frosty the Snowman to life.
In "Santa Baby" it's what the singer wants a deed to
A Platinum mine
The word for Christmas was borrowed from the French. (It's also a popular Christmas carol)
Noel
According to legend, these holiday treats were made to resemble a shepherd's staff to remind children of the shepherds at the nativity.
Candy Canes
These unique dolls were the must-have toy of 1983, sparking fights between desperate shoppers.
Cabbage Patch Kids
This "Muppet Christmas Carol" actor stated in an interview, "I will never wink, I will never do anything Muppety. I'm going to play this movie like I'm working with the Royal Shakespeare Company,"
Michael Caine
This Irish folk-punk band's Christmas ballad has been called "the greatest Christmas single never to have reached Number 1"
Daily Double: Name the Song
The Pogues - "Fairytale of New York"
It's the holiday celebrated the day after Christmas in the UK, Canada, and Australia among others.
Boxing Day
In Japan, the tradition is to eat a holiday feast from this American fast-food company
KFC
His first appearance was in a Montgomery Ward booklet
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
The song "White Christmas" first appeared in this 1942 movie, not the eponymously titled film that came out in 1954.
Holiday Inn
In "The Twelve Days of Christmas" it's what there were eleven of.
Pipers piping
Celebrated in many European countries on the night before the feast of Saint Nicholas, this event is dedicated to this holiday character, the punisher of misbehaving children.
Krampus
This festive beverage is also known as "Milk Punch"
Egg Nog
The four main food groups (according to Buddy the Elf)
Candy. Candy Canes. Candy Corn. Syrup.
The neighbor family from "A Christmas Story"
The Bumpuses
He sang "You're a Mean One, Mister Grinch", but is equally famous for singing "Grim Grinning Ghosts" for Disneyland's Haunted Mansion ride.
Thurl Ravenscroft
The ancient Germanic pagan holiday whose name is frequently used for the Christmas season.
Yule (or Yuletide)
It's the hot spiced cider that's a Yuletide tradition for many
Wassail
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 1900's from the feathers of this bird. Flocking, indeed.
Goose.