Weird & Surprising Christmas Facts
Green
This drink is traditionally made with eggs, cream, and nutmeg.
Eggnog.
This Griswold family patriarch is determined to have a “fun, old-fashioned family Christmas”
Clark Griswold
This song begins with “You better watch out.”
Santa Claus is Comin To Town
This mischievous dog steals the show in Dr. Seuss’ classic tale
Grinch’s dog named Max
This plant is actually toxic to pets and often mistaken as harmless decor.
This type of cookie is often built into houses during Christmas.
Gingerbread
This actor plays Clark Griswold in Christmas Vacation
Chevy Chase
This carol includes the lyric “Fa la la la la”
Deck the halls
In ”A Charlie Brown Christmas” this small dog often accompanies the group during the holiday antics
Snoopy
This country sends a Christmas tree to Trafalgar Square every year.
Norway
In the UK, this dessert is set on fire before being served.
Christmas pudding.
Clark expects his Christmas bonus to pay for this backyard feature
Swimming pool
This song asks listeners to “rock around“ something
Christmas tree
This cat appears in a famous animated TV special, wrapped in ribbons and chaos
Snowball from Frosty the Snowman
The artificial Christmas trees were made from this material.
This spice blend is most associated with mulled wine.
Cinnamon
Snot
This song features the line “Everyone dancing merrily in the new old fashioned way.”
Rockin around the Christmas tree
In Mickey’s Christmas Carol, this loyal dog plays supporting role as Scrooge’s cheerful companion.
Pluto
This Christmas song as banned but he BBC during WWII for hurting morale.
This Scandinavian rice dish hides an almond for good luck.
Risalamande
This is Clark Griswold’s job
Food additive chemist
This song features the lyric “Next year all our troubles will be out of sight”
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Prancer