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There were no creatures stirring on the night before Christmas, not even one of these.
A Mouse
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
What is eggnog
Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.
What is “Elf”
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
What is nutmeg
In “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” this character recites the Bible passage detailing the angel appearing to shepherds in the fields.
Who is Linus
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, lords a-leaping appear in this quantity.
What is ten
This catch 1994 Christmas tune is the best-selling Christmas single ever recorded by a female artist, as well as being one of the highest-selling singles in music history.
What is “All I Want for Christmas is You”
This 2004 animated Christmas feature was an adaptation of an illustrated storybook by Chris Van Allsburg, the same author who created “Jumanji.”
What is “The Polar Express”
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate.
What is fruitcake
A witch drops presents down chimneys in this European country’s Christmas traditions.
What is Italy
This mythical winter sprite is nipping at your nose in “The Christmas Song.”
Who is Jack Frost
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album.
Who is Paul McCartney
The role of Ebenezer Scrooch in 1992’s “A Muppet Christmas Carol” featured this two-time Academy Award-winning British actor.
Who is Michael Caine
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
What is figgy pudding
The number of lights on the Griswold house in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”
What is 25,000
The wise men brought these three gifts for the baby Jesus, not the most useful items to give a newborn.
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh
These barnyard beasts kept time for a humble percussionist in the Christmas carol, “The Little Drummer Boy”.
What are the ox and lamb
Jim Carrey’s grumpy green gremlin lays siege to this town in the 2000 film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
What is Whoville
Christmas pies, served in many English-speaking countries, are also known by this more descriptive name, inspired by the blend of beef suet and fruit in the filling
What are mincemeat pies
This office of the U.S. Armed Services tracks Santa’s voyage around the world on Christmas Eve.
What is NORAD
Popping tubes used in the U.K. to hold gifts and small treats go by this explosive name.
What are Christmas crackers
Spotify has a playlist featuring 100 different versions of this holiday bop, which was originally written and recorded by 1980s Brit Pop duo Wham!
What is “Last Christmas”
The actor who plays long-suffering Clark Griswold in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” is this original SNL cast member.
Who is Chevy Chase
The smooth, candy-like hard frosting used to decorate sugar cookies goes by this regal name.
What is royal icing
The tradition of using a decorated tree as a symbol of Christmas began in this European country.
What is Germany