Christmas Music
In this song, the singer tells Santa they’ve been “an awful good girl,” while requesting luxury gifts like a yacht and a convertible.
What is “Santa Baby”?
This war famously paused in 1914 when opposing soldiers shared carols, gifts, and soccer in the “Christmas Truce.”
What is World War I?
This person is the personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold. He starred as one of the leads in the 2012 movie Rise of the Guardians.
Who is Jack Frost?
This sweet, striped candy is a classic Christmas treat and often used to decorate trees.
What are Candy Canes?
In this 1990 classic, 8-year-old Kevin McCallister protects his house from two bumbling burglars after his family accidentally leaves him behind.
What is Home Alone?
This 1994 single by Mariah Carrey returns to the Billboard Top 100 every year to haunt retails workers across the country.
What is "All I Want for Christmas is You?"
This U.S. president and former Civil War hero officially declared Christmas a federal holiday in 1870.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
This horned creature from Alpine folklore punishes naughty children, often appearing with chains, bells, and a sack.
Who is Krampus?
The tastiness of this Christmas dessert is constantly at question. If you relate a queer person to this, you might get in trouble.
What is Fruitcake?
Despite being animated in a different style, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer shares a universe with this lively snowman.
Who is "Frosty the Snowman?"
What is "Jingle Bells?"
This soda company is responsible for promoting the image of Santa Claus and his jolly red color we have today.
What is Coca-Cola?
In Spain and parts of Latin America, children receive Christmas gifts from these three royal visitors, who followed a star to baby Jesus.
Who are the Three Kings / Three Wise Men (Los Reyes Magos)?
This spicy holiday drink made with milk or cream, eggs, sugar, and nutmeg is often served with rum or bourbon.
What is eggnog?
This 1993 feature directed by Henry Selick is widely debated. Some claim it's a Halloween movie, whilst others claim it's a Christmas movie.
What is "The Nightmare Before Christmas?"
In this playful duet, two singers debate whether one of them should leave, while the weather outside keeps getting worse. In hindsight, the lyrics are extremely creepy.
What is “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”?
While its origin is debated, many people agree that the modern day Christmas Tree originated from this country in Central Europe.
What is Germany?
In Iceland, instead of one Santa, they have 13 mischievous pranksters who visit children in December.
Who are the Yule Lads?
In Japan, it’s common to celebrate Christmas dinner by ordering this surprising fast-food meal.
What is Kentucky Fried Chicken?
This 1989 comedy follows Clark Griswold as he desperately tries to give his family a “fun, old-fashioned family Christmas.”
What is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
This famous singer, notable for covers such as "Fly Me to the Moon" and "My Way," covered several Christmas songs.
Who is Frank Sinatra?
The tradition of sending Christmas cards began in this gloomy European country in 1843.
What is England?
In Icelandic lore, this terrifying Christmas figure — a giantess — hunts for misbehaving children to cook in a stew.
Who is Grýla?
You may see a lonely divorcee eating a box of Christmas Tree Brownies, made by this manufacturer.
What is Little Debbie?
This 1954 movie, named after the song of the same name, stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. It currently sits at a 76% on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is "White Christmas?"