Classic Christmas Songs & Movies
This Jackson 5 hit features a young Michael singing about a festive list to Santa.
What is "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus?
A sweet potato-based dessert that is a staple at holiday dinners in Black households.
What is sweet potato pie?
This singer famously performed a soulful version of 'O Holy Night' on BET in 1993.
Who is Whitney Houston?
These bright red shoes became iconic after Kanye West wore them to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in 2008.
What are Air Yeezys?
This soulful classic by Donny Hathaway reminds us, 'This Christmas will be a very special Christmas for me.'
What is "This Christmas"?
This creamy drink is often spiked with rum or brandy during the holidays.
What is eggnog?
This R&B group released their Christmas album, Christmas Interpretations, in 1993.
Who is Boyz II Men?
A staple holiday outfit for grandmothers featuring sequins and a festive motif.
What is a Christmas sweater?
This 1996 film stars Sinbad and Arnold Schwarzenegger fighting over a Turbo-Man doll.
What is Jingle All the Way?
This annual event in New York City has featured performances by artists like Alicia Keys and John Legend.
What is the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting?
This 1987 Run-D.M.C. song is considered one of the first hip-hop Christmas anthems.
What is "Christmas in Hollis"?
The first-ever Black Santa Claus appeared in this U.S. city in 1943.
What is Chicago?
This romantic comedy starring Queen Latifah and LL Cool J is about a woman making the most of her last Christmas.
What is Last Holiday?
Families celebrate this African-American cultural holiday beginning December 26.
What is Kwanzaa?
This artist's 1996 Christmas album features 'Every Year, Every Christmas' and a duet with Boyz II Men.
Who is Luther Vandross?
This iconic Black artist starred in a 1940s Christmas musical special featuring the song 'White Christmas'.
Who is Nat King Cole?
This 2013 movie starring Anthony Mackie and Seth Rogen follows friends on an annual Christmas Eve adventure.
What is The Night Before?
This sweet, spiced fruitcake-like dessert, often made with rum or brandy, is a Christmas staple in Caribbean households.
What is Black Cake?
This jazz legend's 1961 rendition of 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' became a staple of Black church Christmas programs and holiday radio playlists.
Who is Mahalia Jackson?
This Harlem-based fashion designer created a luxury line of Christmas sweaters in the early 2000s, incorporating elements of hip-hop culture and streetwear.
Who is Dapper Dan?