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In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
What is eggnog?
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa make sure children are being good.
What is an Elf on the Shelf?
This piece of clothing brought Frosty the Snowman to life.
What is an old silk hat?
Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.
What is “Elf”?
Rather than dining on turkey, the Whos in Whoville in Dr. Seuss’s Christmas classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” enjoy this descriptively named main dish.
What is roast beast?
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”?
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.
What is kissing under the mistletoe?
The English also refer to Santa Claus by this proper-sounding name.
What is Father Christmas?
There is an ongoing debate online about whether this action flick starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman is actually a Christmas film.
What is “Die Hard”?
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
What is nutmeg?
“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas” with every one of these.
What is “Christmas card I write”?
These two items traditionally appear at the tops of Christmas trees.
What are stars and angels?
In the classic stop-motion animation Christmas special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” Hermie the Elf would rather be this as an occupation.
What is a dentist?
In 1994’s “The Santa Clause,” Tim Allen’s character takes over as Santa after this accident kills the original Santa Clause.
What is falling off a roof?
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?
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album.
Who is Paul McCartney?
The tradition of using a decorated tree as a symbol of Christmas began in this European country.
What is Germany?
The total number of ghosts that visit Ebenezer Scrooge in the Dickens novel, “A Christmas Carol” is this.
What is four? (Bob Marley, Christmas Past, Christmas Present, Christmas Future)
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”?
These are the four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film “Elf”.
What are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup?
In his original 1943 recording of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”, Bing Crosby crooned, “Christmas Eve will find me…” here.
What is where the love light gleams?
The Ukrainian legend of this crawling creature inspired the Christmas tradition of hiding a similarly shaped ornament on the tree in its honor.
What is a spider?
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Who (or what) is Krampus?
In this cinematic holiday heart warmer, George Bailey receives a visit from an angel who helps him realize the importance of his own existence.
What is “It’s a Wonderful Life?”
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?