This festive figure is known for his "ho-ho-ho" and leaving gifts for good little boys and girls.
Santa Claus
This creamy, dreamy liqueur is often spiked with brandy or rum.
Eggnog
This stop-motion animated film features a romance between Jack Skellington and Sally.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
In this country, it's tradition to eat KFC for Christmas dinner.
Japan
This red-nosed reindeer guides Santa's sleigh through the night.
Rudolph
This festive cocktail is made with cranberry juice, lime juice, and vodka (or tequila!).
Cosmopolitan
This black comedy features Billy Bob Thornton as a department store Santa with a drinking problem.
Bad Santa
In Catalonia, this defecating log brings presents to children.
Caga Tió
This mischievous elf causes trouble on the shelf.
Elf on the Shelf
This warm spiced wine is a staple at European Christmas markets.
Glühwein (mulled wine)
This action-comedy stars a New York cop who takes on terrorists at a Christmas party.
Die Hard
This country celebrates Christmas with a feast of roast goose and carp.
Czech Republic (or Poland)
This grumpy green character hates Christmas and tries to steal it.
The Grinch
This classic Christmas cocktail is made with cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice.
Sidecar
This raunchy holiday film follows the misadventures of two best friends on a Christmas Eve pub crawl.
The Night Before
In this country, children leave shoes out for Saint Nicholas to fill with treats.
The Netherlands
This ghostly figure is said to visit those who have been bad on Christmas Eve.
Krampus
This potent punch typically contains rum, brandy, and a citrus fruit.
Fish House Punch
This cult classic horror film features a killer Santa Claus who terrorizes a sorority house.
Silent Night, Deadly Night
This Nordic country celebrates Saint Lucia Day with a procession of candle-bearing girls.
Sweden