Holiday Movies
In this 1983 film, young Ralphie spends the entire movie dreaming of receiving a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.
What is A Christmas Story?
This traditional carol instructs listeners to "strike the harp and join the chorus" and features the repeated phrase "Fa-la-la-la-la."
What is "Deck the Halls"?
According to the classic Nat King Cole song, these are "roasting on an open fire."
What are Chestnuts?
People often hang these long, sock-like bags by the chimney with care.
Stockings
In Mexico and many Latin American cultures, this "nine-day" celebration reenacts Mary and Joseph's search for shelter.
Las Posadas
This 2004 animated film features a magical train headed for the North Pole.
The Polar Express
Mariah Carey famously sang that she doesn't want a lot for Christmas; she only wants this.
You
This warm, winter beverage is essentially red wine that has been simmered with spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise.
What is Mulled Wine?
These are the two most common ornaments placed at the very top of a Christmas tree.
What are a Star or an Angel?
In Sweden, a massive version of this animal made of straw is built in the town of Gävle every year—and locals often (illegally) try to burn it down.
What is a Goat? (The Gävle Goat)
In Elf, Buddy says the four main food groups for elves are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and this.
Syrup
On the "Eleventh Day of Christmas," my true love gave to me eleven of these.
Pipers Piping
Visions of this specific sweet "danced in their heads" in 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Sugarplums
In German folklore, these wooden figures were given as keepsakes to bring good luck and protect the home; today, they are a staple holiday decoration.
What are Nutcrackers?
In Ukraine, it is a tradition to decorate Christmas trees with ornaments shaped like these "spooky" silk structures to bring good luck for the new year.
What are Spider Webs? (Based on the legend of the Christmas Spider)
In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswold plans to buy a pool with his bonus, but receives a one-year membership to this "Club" instead.
Jelly of the Month Club
This famous Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving.
Jingle Bells
In the UK, it is traditional to hide a silver coin inside this dense, steamed dessert.
Christmas Pudding
This type of gift exchange involves guests bringing anonymous, often "gag" gifts and allows players to "steal" from one another.
What is a White Elephant (or Yankee Swap)?
In Iceland, the "Yule Cat" is a giant beast that eats anyone who hasn't received this specific type of gift by Christmas Eve.
New Clothes
This is the name of the Grinch’s loyal dog.
Max
This "King of Rock and Roll" recorded a famous "Blue Christmas."
Elvis Presley
This German yeast bread, filled with dried fruit and coated in powdered sugar, is a holiday staple.
Stollen
While we send millions of them now, the first commercial Christmas card was sent in 1843 in this country.
What is the United Kingdom (or England)?
In Australia, Santa is often depicted being pulled by six "White Boomers," which are actually this animal.
Kangaroos