The Nutcracker
The heroine of The Nutcracker is named Marie in some adaptations, but more commonly her name is this
What is Clara?
When Ralphie meets Santa in the department store, he freezes up and tells Santa that he wants this piece of sports equipment for Christmas
What is a football?
NBA Christmas Day games are usually scheduled with rivalries and strong teams in mind. During the 1990s, every Christmas but one featured a match-up involving either the New York Knicks or this Midwestern powerhouse
Who are the Chicago Bulls?
In 1952, the toy of the year was this root vegetable, which was originally sold as just its attachable parts
What is Mr. Potato Head?
This catchy 1994 Christmas tune is the best-selling Christmas single ever recorded by a female artist, as well as being one of the highest-selling singles in music history
What is "All I Want for Christmas is You"?
One of the most sought-after parts in The Nutcracker is that of this sugary purple fey
Who is the Sugar Plum Fairy?
This is the name of the terrifying red-headed bully who torments Ralphie and his friends
Who is Scut Farkus?
Holidays mean special uniforms. From 2009 to 2011 the Knicks wore distinct green and orange uniforms for their Christmas games. The uniforms were originally designed for this other holiday
What is St. Patrick's Day?
In 1996, this giggling red monster was the talk of the toys
What is Tickle Me Elmo?
This holiday, observed in the U.K. on the day after Christmas, originated as a way for the rich to give their servants boxes of items to share with their families
What is Boxing Day?
The ballet is based off a short story written by this Three Musketeers author
Who is Alexandre Dumas?
Ralphie receives this grade on his theme paper, titled "What I Want for Christmas"
What is C+?
The very first NBA game on Christmas Day was between the New York Knicks and the Providence Steamrollers at this iconic New York sports and entertainment venue
What is Madison Square Garden?
In 1998, this part owl, part hamster, part mythical forest creature was the most in-demand toy of the season
What is Furby?
What is Alaska?
Music from The Nutcracker is prominently featured in this experimental feature-length Disney film
What is Fantasia?
A Christmas Story is directed by Bob Clark, who also directed this sorority horror classic from 1974
What is Black Christmas?
The only NBA team to have never played on Christmas Day is this Carolina team
Who are the Charlotte Hornets?
In 2014, Disney didn't anticipate the popularity of this heroine and failed to manufacture enough dolls of her to meet Christmas demand
Who is Elsa?
A Charlie Brown Christmas features a Christmas song composed especially for the show, with lyrics written on the back on an envelope in ten minutes by the show’s producer
What is "Christmas Time is Here"?
The Nutcracker takes place in this old German city, later famous as the site of war crimes trials
What is Nuremberg?
This is the name of the fictional cowboy villain who assails Ralphie's family in his BB-gun fantasy
Who is Black Bart?
There were no Christmas Day games during the NBA's 1998-1999 season due to this management-initiated labor event
What is a lockout?
In 1985, this talking bear-like creature that played audio stories from tapes inserted in its back was the best selling toy of the holidays
What is Teddy Ruxpin?
In 1994’s “The Santa Clause,” Tim Allen’s character takes over as Santa after this accident kills the original Santa Claus
What is falling off a roof?