Movies
A young boy takes a magical train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve, where he learns about the spirit of Christmas.
What is The Polar Express?
These small, sticky cakes are traditionally made with molasses, ginger, and spices, and are shaped into figures such as men, houses, or animals.
What are gingerbread cookies?
This 1984 song by Wham! became an instant holiday classic with its upbeat tune and catchy lyrics about a Christmas celebration.
What is Last Christmas?
This red-nosed reindeer, whose glowing nose helps guide Santa’s sleigh, is the most famous of his kind.
Who is Rudolph?
This custom of decorating an evergreen tree for Christmas began in Germany in the 16th century and spread throughout Europe and North America.
What is the Christmas tree?
This character is a grumpy, Christmas-hating creature who attempts to steal Christmas but eventually has a change of heart.
Who is the Grinch?
This warm, spiced drink made with milk, eggs, sugar, and rum or brandy is a holiday favorite, especially in the United States.
What is eggnog?
In this song, a man wonders if he's been naughty or nice, as he waits for Santa to bring him gifts on Christmas Eve.
What is Santa Claus Is Coming to Town?
This magical being, associated with Germanic folklore, is known for punishing naughty children at Christmas, often appearing as a dark, shadowy figure.
Who is Krampus?
This Christmas carol, first written in 1818, was composed by Franz Xaver Gruber with lyrics by Joseph Mohr, and it remains one of the most famous holiday songs worldwide.
What is Silent Night?
This 1990 movie features a young boy who is accidentally left home and must defend his house from burglars during the Christmas holiday.
What is Home Alone?
These spiced, buttery cookies are often shaped into stars, bells, or trees and decorated with icing, sugar, and sprinkles.
What are sugar cookies?
This 1994 Mariah Carey song, often called the "Queen of Christmas," has become a holiday anthem and is known for its high notes and catchy chorus.
What is All I Want for Christmas Is You?
This magical snowman, brought to life by a magical hat, is known for his love of adventure and for singing the song “Happy Birthday.”
Who is Frosty the Snowman?
This U.S. president is credited with making Christmas a federal holiday in 1870, after lobbying from supporters.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
In this 2000 action film, a New York cop who tries to save a group of hostages on Christmas Eve from a group of terrorists.
What is Die Hard?
These sugar-coated confections are shaped like a shepherd's crook and are a popular holiday treat, often decorated in red and white stripes.
What are candy canes?
This song from the 1942 film Holiday Inn is famous for its line "May your days be merry and bright."
What is White Christmas?
This tiny, red-suited elf is one of Santa’s most loyal helpers, often depicted as working in Santa’s North Pole workshop.
Who is an elf?
This famous 1843 novella by Charles Dickens, which introduced the character of Ebenezer Scrooge, significantly influenced how Christmas was celebrated in Victorian England.
What is A Christmas Carol?
In this 2003 holiday movie, the British Prime Minister falls for a member of his staff while a writer falls in love with a woman he can’t speak to, all set against the backdrop of Christmas in London.
What is Love Actually?
This cheese-filled pastry, popular in Spain and parts of Latin America, is often served during Christmas as part of festive meals.
What are empanadas?
This 1971 song by John Lennon and Yoko Ono calls for peace and unity during the holiday season.
What is Happy Xmas (War Is Over)?
This miserly old man, who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve, is transformed after learning the true meaning of Christmas.
Who is Ebenezer Scrooge?
In this country, Christmas is celebrated on January 7, according to the Orthodox Christian Church calendar, due to the use of the Julian calendar.
What is Russia?