This modern, magical household figure moves from room to room each night, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
Elf on the Shelf
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.
All I Want for Christmas is You
Will Ferrell plays an oversized human living in the North Pole, who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.
Elf
Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance.
Gingerbread
Children leave this tasty treat for Santa on Christmas Eve. BONUS (bragging rights): What vegetable should be left out for the reindeer?
Cookies and milk. Bonus: Carrots
Children who misbehave may find a lump of this black rock in their stockings on Christmas morning.
Coal
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album.
Paul McCartney
What is the name of the Grinch's loyal dog?
Max
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
This type of calendar contains pockets filled with treats, one for each day of December through Christmas Day.
Advent calendar
The Grinch's heart grows ___ sizes after he experiences the true meaning of Christmas and feels kindness and generosity.
3
The lyrics to this timeless Christmas song describe a wintery ride in a one-horse open sleigh, but never once mention the word “Christmas.”
Jingle Bells
What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump?
Home Alone 2
According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
Candy canes
In the “Twelve Days of Christmas”, The singer’s true love gives them five of these on day 5.
Golden rings
How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
8 (no Rudolph!)
Which classic Christmas carol contains the lyric “Strike the harp and join the chorus?”
“Deck the Halls”
What does Clark Griswold hope to buy with his big Christmas bonus in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
A pool
In one oddball tradition, an ornament shaped like what food item is hidden on the Christmas tree?
Pickle
“Mele Kalikimaka” means “Merry Christmas” in what language?
Hawaiian
In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born? (Hint: Jess has lived there)
Turkey
Spotify has a playlist featuring 100 different versions of this holiday song, which was originally written and recorded by 1980s Brit Pop duo Wham!
Last Christmas
“Miracle on 34th Street” centers on what real-life department store?
Macy's
These are the four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film “Elf”.
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
This musical compilation from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite was also used in early versions of the video game Tetris.
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy