Christmas Carols & Songs
José Feliciano wrote this bilingual Christmas hit released in 1970.
What is Feliz Navidad?
This warm drink, often topped with whipped cream, is made with cocoa powder or chocolate
What is hot cocoa/hot chocolate
This figure is based on Saint Nicholas, a real Christian bishop from the 4th century.
Who is Santa Claus
These small plastic bricks have been a popular Christmas gift since the 1950s.
What are Legos?
This 1983 film features the line, “You’ll shoot your eye out!”
What is A Christmas Story
Written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson, this song tells a tale of unrequited love during the holidays and was popularized by Elvis Presley
What is Blue Christmas
These spiced baked goods are often shaped like people, stars, or houses.
What are gingerbread cookies
This December holiday tradition involves counting down days with tiny doors or windows.
What are advent calendars?
In the 80s, this doll caused shopping chaos, as parents fought to grab one for Christmas morning.
What is Cabbage Patch Kids?
In Elf, Buddy works at this company’s department store in New York City.
What is Gimbel’s
One Direction, Ed Sheeran, and Sam Smith were just some of the acts featured on the 2014 cover of this song to raise money for the Ebola crisis in West Africa that year.
What is Do They Know It’s Christmas?
This sweet bread studded with dried fruit and powdered sugar originates from Germany.
What is stollen
This parasitic plant was considered sacred by ancient Celtic druids, but is now put up around the holiday season.
What is mistletoe?
Released in 1985, this robot toy line became one of the biggest holiday sellers of the decade.
What are Transformers?
In The Polar Express, the boy receives this as the first gift of Christmas.
What is a silver bell?
The song “Oh Darling” by The Beatles took musical inspiration from “this song” written by Charles Brown and popularized by The Eagles
What is Please Come Home for Christmas
This Scandinavian fish dish is lye-cured and often served at Christmas dinners.
What is lutefisk
This country created the tradition of sending Christmas cards in 1843.
What is England
This toy car racing track system has been a popular present for kids since 1968.
What are Hot Wheels?
In Christmas with the Kranks, the Kranks’ daughter, Blair, brings home her fiancé on Christmas Eve, who is from this country.
What is Peru?
Originally a French carol titled “Cantique de Noël,” this song was first translated to English in 1855.
What is O Holy Night
This Caribbean Christmas drink is made from hibiscus flowers, ginger, and spices.
What is sorrel punch
This midwinter festival of ancient Rome, held Dec. 17–23, is one of the earliest celebrations believed to influence modern Christmas customs.
What is Saturnalia?
This 1983 gaming console was nearly impossible to find at Christmas and is credited with resurrecting the video game industry after the 1983 crash.
What is the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)?
This 1954 musical features the songs “Sisters,” “Snow,” and “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep.”
What is White Christmas?