Literature
In Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol", when asked if he had many brothers he exclaimed "More than eighteen hundred!"
Who is the Ghost of Christmas Present?
This TV Holiday special first aired in 1966, with it's title character voiced by Boris Karloff. Not Jim Carrey or Benedict Cumberbatch.
What is "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
"It's not Christmas until Hans Gruber falls off Nakatomi Plaza" quips a popular ugly Christmas sweater referencing this "Not" Christmas movie.
What is Die Hard?
"His law is love and gospel is peace"
What is O Holy Night?
The white berries of this plant were used as a symbol of fertility amongst celts long before it became associated with Christmas. Pucker up!
What is Mistletoe?
This was the original title of the poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas"
What is "A Visit from St. Nicholas"?
In the first episode of the Simpsons, which was a Christmas special, the Homer acquires this aptly named family dog.
Who is Santas Little Helper?
"The monsters are all missing and the nightmares can't be found, and in their places there seems to be good feeling all around!" sings the protagonist of this "Not a Christmas movie".
What is "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?
"I am dreaming tonight of a place I love even more than I usually do"
What is "I'll Be Home for Christmas"
These Christmas treats, invented to keep children quiet during Christmas Eve service predate glass ornaments as a tree decoration by 200 years!
What are Candy Canes?
This is the book in CS Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia that takes place in and around Christmas.
What is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
This holiday special only aired once on television. November 17, 1978. Never to be seen again. Harrison Ford jokes to this day that it "Never existed."
What is "The Star Wars Holiday Special"?
In the "Not" Christmas movie Gremlins, he is the lead Gremlin. I hope you know he packs a chainsaw.
Who is Stripe?
"He will bring us goodness and light!"
What is Do You Hear What I Hear?
Terry's Chocolate Orange originates in this country known for divisive flavors. Would you like a side of marmite with that?
What is England?
This John Grisham Christmas novel hit #1 on the New York Times Best Seller list. It's movie adaptation "Christmas with the Kranks" didn't fair as well.
What is "Skipping Christmas"?
The Heat and Snow Misers were introduced to TV audiences in this TV special in 1974.
What is "The Year Without a Santa Claus"?
Don't tell me Lethal Weapon isn't a Christmas movie! What could be more Christmasy than Mel Gibson brawling with this actor on the front lawn?
Who is Gary Busey?
"Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums"
What is Santa Claus is Coming to Town?
This organization began tracking Santa on Christmas Eve in 1955 as a call-in hotline distributed by Sears. The organization didn't even have it's actual name until 1981. Nowadays there's an app for it.
What is NORAD?
Before it was a ballet "The Nutcracker" was a fairy tale adapted into a novella by this French author.
Who is Alexander Dumas?
In The Office Christmas special "A Benihana Christmas", this is what Michael Scott refers to the chain restaurant as .
What is Asian Hooters?
Along with his Uncle's robot, a little boy named Robert watches his Dad make an impassioned speech on TV on Christmas Day in the final scene of this "Not a Christmas Movie".
What is Rocky IV?
"When you've grown up, my dears
And are as old as I
You'll laugh and ponder on the years
That roll so swiftly by"
What is Toyland?
The American tradition of the Holiday Ham is the result of a 1916 marketing campaign started by this company which is now known mostly for Vienna Sausages.
What is Armour?