Christmas Song
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.
Elf
This dark fairy tale about a brother, a sister, and a witch they meet in the woods, was the inspiration for gingerbread houses.
Hansel and Gretel
There were no creatures stirring on the night before Christmas, not even one of these
A mouse
Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance
Gingerbread
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.
All I want for Christmas is you
Jim Carrey’s grumpy green gremlin lays siege to this town in the 2000 film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
Whoville
More than 1.5 billion of these travel through the U.S. Postal Service every year
Christmas Cards
This mythical winter sprite is nipping at your nose in “The Christmas Song.”
Jack Frost
These classic Christmas sweets begin as striped loaves before a machine pulls and twists it into thin, hook-shaped treats.
Candy canes
In his original 1943 recording of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”, Bing Crosby crooned, “Christmas Eve will find me…” here.
Where the love light gleams
In 1994’s “The Santa Clause,” Tim Allen’s character takes over as Santa after this accident kills the original Santa Clause.
Falling off the roof
It consists of inexpensive foil now, but this glittery decoration started as strips of real silver.
Tinsel
“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas” with every one of these.
"Christmas Card I Write"
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
Figgy pudding
These barnyard beasts kept time for a humble percussionist in the Christmas carol, “The Little Drummer Boy”.
Ox and a lamb
Sarah Jessica Parker’s character spills this multi-layered egg dish all over herself in the 2005 holiday romantic comedy, “The Family Stone.”
Strata
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Krampus
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
The poinsettia
The smooth, candy-like hard frosting used to decorate sugar cookies goes by this regal name.
Royal icing
Spotify has a playlist featuring 100 different versions of this holiday bop, which was originally written and recorded by 1980s Brit Pop duo Wham!
Last Christmas
In 1994’s “The Santa Clause,” Tim Allen’s character takes over as Santa after this accident kills the original Santa Clause.
Kevin McAlister
It takes this many years for a pine tree to grow to an acceptable Christmas tree height.
15
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, lords a-leaping appear in this quantity.
10
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate.
Fruitcake