Christmas Around the Table
This sweet, spiced bread, often shaped like a man, is a traditional treat during Christmas in Germany and Scandinavia.
What is gingerbread / gingerbread cookies
In 1823, this poem, written anonymously in the Troy Sentinel, introduced the idea that Santa travels in a sleigh pulled by reindeer.
What is "Twas the Night Before Christmas"
You could twist it, turn it, and maybe even smash it in frustration, but everyone wanted this cube-shaped puzzle under the Christmas tree in the 1980s.
What is the Rubik's Cube
This dog, turned reindeer accompanies the Grinch to Whoville to steal Christmas.
Who is Max
In "Jingle Bells", it is fun to ride in this kind of sleigh.
What is a one-horse open sleigh
In the UK, this steamed dessert made with dried fruit and suet is traditionally set on fire before being served at Christmas dinner.
What is Christmas pudding.
In Itay, children traditionally receive gifts from this kindly witch on January 6th, rather than from Santa Claus on December 25th.
Who is La Befana
Thanks to a 1955 misdial, this United States and Canadian joint organization was put on the map as the official tracker of Santa Claus each Christmas Eve.
What is NORAD
In this 1990 movie, Macaulay Culkin's character is accidentally left home alone for Christmas and must defend his house from two bumbling burglars.
What is "Home Alone"
This holiday song made famous by Bing Crosby includes the lyric, “May your days be merry and bright.”
What is “White Christmas”
This candy, often red and white striped, originated in Germany and was originally flavored with pepperming and shaped like a shepherd's staff.
What is a candy cane.
In medieval Europe, this type of feast, often held on the eve of a holiday, was a key part of Christmas celebrations and sometimes lasted for several days.
What is a Yule feast
This beverage company is credited with popularizing the modern image of Santa Claus in his iconic red suit.
What is Coca Cola
A silver bell is the first gift of Christmas according to this movie.
What is The Polar Express
This song features "Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way"
What is Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
Eggnog, a traditional holiday drink, originally included this alcoholic spirit, which helped preserve the eggs in early recipes.
What is rum
In Japan, Christmas is not a national holiday, but this fast-food chain has made it a popular tradition to eat their fried chicken during the season.
What is KFC
This jolly figure, known by many names worldwide, became a staple in American pop culture thanks to poems and early illustrations in the 1800s.
Who is Santa Claus
This is Ralphie's most wanted present in A Christmas Story.
What is a Red Ryder BB gun
This artist was the first to sing "All I Want for Christmas Is You".
Who is Mariah Carey
In France, the traditional Christmas dessert called buche de Noel is designed to resemble this object from a winter forest.
What is a Yule log
This 16th-century German reformer is credited with popularizing the Christmas tree in Christian homes as a symbol of paradise.
Who is Martin Luther
Since 1939, this department store in New York City has become famous for its elaborate Christmas window displays and the annyal Thanksgiving Day Parade.
What is Macy's
This 1946 film starring James Stewart features George Bailey learning the value of his life with the help of an angel named Clarence.
What is "It's a Wonderful Life"
The number of gifts given in the 12 days of Christmas
What is 364