Santa Claus
Christmas around the World
Christmas Babies
Enough of Christmas already
Gifting
200
The Santa Claus known today originated from this 4th century Christian bishop
St. Nicholas / St. Nick
200
Don't be alarmed! This witch-like figure in Italy comes bearing gifts on Epiphany Eve.
La Befana
200
This 23rd Prime Minister of Canada couldn't possibly have predicted he would finish 2025 dating global pop icon Katy Perry
Justin Trudeau
200
If you're in Texas County, you're not in the Lone Star state; you're in the pandhandle this state that borders Texas
Oklahoma
200
Some say these are the ultimate boring Christmas gift, but they're also some of the coziest things you can receive this holiday season.
Socks
400
An 1823 poem inspired this quintessential Christmas story whose book (by the same title) captures the true essence of Santa Claus - a perfect read on Christmas Eve.
Twas the Night Before Christmas
400
Swap the turkey for a bucket of KFC's famous fried chicken in this country who turned a 1970's marketing campaign into a local tradition on Christmas Eve.
Japan
400
This 1940's American icon of the silver screen was best known for his leading role as Rick Blaine in Casablanca.
Humphrey Bogart
400
As a verb, it can mean to splash through water or mud; with an “ed” at the end, it’s an adjective that means drunk
Sloshed
400
It wasn't until the 1990's that these wallet-sized gifts rose in popularity thanks largely to Neiman Marcus and Blockbuster.
Gift Cards
600
Santa's modern dress and beard are said to be inspired by this midwinter Germanic event that includes the burning of a large log that shares its name.
Yule
600
In China, this shopping event dwarfs the spending seen during Black Friday or Christmas. It is now a popular commercial event worldwide.
Singles Day
600
Pascagoula, Mississippi isn't home to much aside from its famous singer-songwriter son who established a commercial empire which included hotels, restaurants, and a whole lot of island-themed merchandise
Jimmy Buffett
600
At up to 35 inches per day, the Guinness record for the fastest growing plant belongs to a species of this
Bamboo
600
Although first released in 1998 to wide acclaim, this owl-like creature from Hasbro had a sudden revival in 2012 becoming one of the most popular Christmas gifts in that year
Furby
800
Bad Santa was released in 2003 with this famous duo as Executive Producers - a real break from their more serious approach to film with productions like True Grit, No Country for Old Men, and Burn After Reading.
The Coen Brothers
800
This German name for the song, "O Christmas Tree" is just as popularized even in English-speaking countries?
O Tannenbaum
800
Over a sparkling 24-year MLB career, this late 'Man of Steal' played for 9 teams and set the record for career stolen bases, runs, unintentional walks, and leadoff home runs.
Rickey Henderson
800
You'll find yourself inside one of these to turn your tree sap into maple syrup
Sugarshack or sugar house
800
This fictional action hero toy became the obsession of Arnold Schwarzenegger's character in "Jingle all the Way"
Turbo Man
1000
Hundreds of Christian men dressed as Santa Claus and rode camels through the streets of this majority Islamic nation in a stance of solidarity with other minority Christians - 1.3% of the whole nation, to be exact.
Pakistan
1000
Need to up your protein intake this Christmas? Make your way to select southern African countries where these insects get deep-fried and served with a side of maize porridge.
Caterpillar
1000
This Dutch 'State of Trance' DJ of the 2010's was so highly regarded for his craft that he was awarded the Dutch Order of Orange-Nassau in 2011. His fame may last longer than the US President whose surname he shares.
Armin van Buren
1000
Around 200,000 years ago a now-extinct species of this animal, Palaeoloxodon falconeri, stood less than 3 feet tall
Elephant
1000
In 1972, First Lady Pat Nixon arrived to the National Zoo in Washington to accept these two giant gifts from then-Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai
Pandas