Songs
Top selling/streamed Christmas song since 1994
What is "All I Want For Christmas is You"?
Used in decorations to give luck in fertility when kissed under
What is "mistletoe"?
The quote from "It's a Wonderful Life" that tells us Clarence Odbody finally got something very important for his job
What is "every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings"?
Originating from Tennessee, this story about a tiny friend lets children know how closely Santa is watching them as he moves every day through the house leading up to Christmas
What is "Elf on a Shelf"?
This is what Scrooge bought for the Cratchit family Christmas morning
What is "giant prize turkey"?
Name all nine of Santa's reindeer
Who are "Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph"?
St Nicholas would put money in these when poor people would hang them to dry over the fire
What is "stockings"?
The self-given team name of the thieves from "Home Alone"
What is "The Wet Bandits"?
The German-based demon that would punish bad children around Christmastime
This dessert is known for its density and long shelf life
What is "fruit cake"?
What my true love gave to me on the 7th day of Christmas
What are "7 swans"?
When a person finds this first on Christmas morning, they get an extra Christmas gift OR good luck for the next year
What is "pickle ornament"?
The four food groups for elves (as determined by the movie "ELF")
What is "candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup"?
Nordic people hide these in their closets to ensure bad spirits aren't invited in their homes at Christmastime
What are "brooms"?
This not-so-popular holiday food is mentioned in verse 2 of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"
What is "figgy pudding"?
The English translation of "Oh, Tannenbaum"
What is "Oh, Christmas Tree"?
The children's story that inspired family's to make gingerbread houses for the holidays
The real name of Santa Claus (as determined by "The Santa Claus", starring Tim Allen)
Who is "Scott Calvin"?
The Japanese's favorite cuisine to eat on Christmas Day
What is "KFC"?
A spiced ale or cider, popular in the Tudor era and commonly drank together as a group
What is "Wassail"?
The first Christmas song played in space
What is "Jingle Bells"?
This was put in people's window's to signify a welcoming and open home to guests
What are lit candles?
In the live action "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" star Jim Carrey had to go through this special training in order to be The Grinch
What are "CIA distraction techniques for torture"?
Czech people, especially women, would throw these over their shoulders to see if they'd be married in the coming new year or not
What are "shoes"?
In the carol "The Boar's Head", they 'bedeck' the head with these herbs
What is "bays and rosemary"?