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Food
This meat is commonly served as a Christmas dinner main dish in many families.
Ham
This animated movie tells the story of a grumpy green character who steals Christmas.
The Grinch
This tradition involves lighting candles on a wreath during the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Advent
This Mariah Carey song returns to the music charts every December.
All I Want For Christmas Is You
This holiday figure is known for saying “Ho, ho, ho!”
Santa Clause
These cookies get their name from the crackled powdered sugar look on top.
Crinkle Cookies
This black-and-white film features an angel who shows a man how life would be different without him.
It’s a Wonderful Life
This tradition involves hanging socks by the fireplace for Santa to fill.
Christmas Stockings
This peaceful carol is often sung at candlelight services.
Silent Night
Santa’s sleigh is traditionally pulled by this number of reindeer (not counting Rudolph).
Eight
This creamy drink often includes cinnamon and nutmeg as spices.
Eggnog
This animated movie features the voice of Tom Hanks as multiple characters.
The Polar Express
This activity often includes walking door-to-door and singing holiday songs.
Caroling
This song was originally written for Thanksgiving but became a Christmas staple.
Jingle Bells
Before Santa Claus was widely known, this figure brought gifts to children in the Netherlands.
Sinterklass
These small sausages wrapped in dough are a popular holiday party snack.
Pig in a Blanket
This holiday movie is based on a short story by Charles Dickens. It also includes a mean and wealthy man who hates Christmas.
A Christmas Carol
This holiday plant is traditionally kissed under because of ancient beliefs.
Mistletoe
This song by Kelly Clarkson was released in 2013 and became a modern holiday hit.
Underneath the Tree
This plant with red leaves is commonly used as a Christmas decoration.
Poinsettia
This Christmas cake is a French dessert named after it’s similarities to a fire.
Yule log
This Christmas movie is inspired by a famous ballet and stars a young female lead.
Nutcracker and the Four Relms
This tradition often includes hiding what type of ornament on a tree to see who gets an extra present.
Pickle Ornament
This Christmas song originated from a Ukrainian folk melody.
Carol of the Bells
This European country decorates Christmas trees with spiderweb ornaments for good luck.
Ukraine