Christmas Fun Facts
Santa is traditionally said to live here.
What is the North Pole?
In Home Alone, the McCallister family is traveling to this European city when Kevin is left behind.
What is Paris?
This catch 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”
This country is widely credited with popularizing the Christmas tree tradition.
What is Germany?
These are the four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film “Elf”.
What are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup?
This plant is traditionally associated with kissing during the holidays.
What is mistletoe?
In Elf, Buddy's biological father works for this type of company.
What is a publishing company?
The lyrics to this timeless Christmas song describe a wintery ride in a one-horse open sleigh, but never once mention the word “Christmas.”
What is “Jingle Bells”?
In Japan, a highly successful marketing campaign helped turn food from this American fast-food chain into a popular Christmas meal.
What is KFC?
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
What is nutmeg?
Traditionally, these are hung by the fireplace for Santa to fill.
What are stockings?
In The Polar Express, the first gift of Christmas is this item from Santa's sleigh.
What is a silver bell?
In "Winter Wonderland," the snowman is said to be this person.
Who is Parson Brown?
In Sweden, December 13 celebrations honor this saint, with processions traditionally featuring white gowns and candles.
Who is Saint Lucia (Saint Lucy)?
These edible houses are commonly constructed from a spiced cookie and decorated with icing.
What are gingerbread houses?
This ballet features the Sugar Plum Fairy.
What is The Nutcracker?
In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Clark expects his Christmas bonus but receives this instead.
What is a one-year membership in the Jelly of the Month Club?
In "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," the Grinch is described as having all the tender sweetness of this reptile.
What is a seasick crocodile?
In this Southern Hemisphere country, Christmas falls during summer, so celebrations may include barbecues and trips to the beach.
What is Australia?
In the song "The Christmas Song," these are roasting on an open fire.
What are chestnuts?
The four-week period leading up to Christmas is traditionally called this.
What is Advent?
In 1994’s “The Santa Clause,” Tim Allen’s character takes over as Santa after this accident kills the original Santa Clause.
What is falling off a roof?
Spotify has a playlist featuring 100 different versions of this holiday bop, which was originally written and recorded by 1980s Brit Pop duo Wham!
What is “Last Christmas”?
In Norway, an old Christmas Eve superstition involves hiding these household cleaning tools to keep witches and evil spirits from taking them.
What are brooms?
This red holiday plant native to Mexico is commonly associated with Christmas.
What is a poinsettia?