Movies
This 1990 movie follows an 8-year-old boy who defends his home from burglars after being left behind during Christmas.
What is Home Alone?
Mariah Carey famously sings this holiday hit that became a global sensation in 1994.
What is All I Want for Christmas Is You?
This traditional decoration is often topped with a star or angel and is the centerpiece of many homes during Christmas.
What is a Christmas tree?
This popular holiday drink is often made with milk, cream, sugar, and whipped eggs.
What is eggnog?
This jolly figure delivers gifts to children around the world on Christmas Eve.
Who is Santa Claus?
In this animated movie, a young boy takes a magical train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
What is The Polar Express?
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, this is the gift given on the seventh day.
What are seven swans a-swimming?
This decoration, often made from evergreen branches, is typically hung on doors or walls in a circular shape.
What is a wreath?
Known for its sticky texture, this traditional English Christmas dessert is made with dried fruit and steamed in a pudding mold.
What is figgy pudding?
Many Americans drive through neighborhoods to admire these bright, festive displays on houses and lawns.
What are Christmas lights?
In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what animal causes chaos when it escapes from the Christmas tree?
What is a squirrel?
This hit single from Justin Bieber’s Under the Mistletoe album is a romantic tune about sharing kisses under holiday greenery.
What is Mistletoe?
In Victorian times, this sparkling decoration made of shredded metal was used to make Christmas trees shimmer.
What is tinsel?
This alcoholic beverage, popular in Germany, is made by heating red wine with spices like cloves, cinnamon, and orange peel.
What is mulled wine (or Glühwein)?
This tradition involves children opening a special calendar with daily surprises from December 1st to Christmas Eve.
What is an Advent calendar?
This 2003 romantic comedy intertwines the love stories of multiple characters in London during the holiday season.
What is Love Actually?
Taylor Swift released this original Christmas song in 2007, where she sings about missing someone during the holidays.
What is Christmases When You Were Mine?
Originating in Germany, these wooden figures are carved into soldiers or kings and are often used as Christmas decorations.
What are nutcrackers?
A Christmas morning favorite, these sweet rolls are made with cinnamon, sugar, and a cream cheese frosting.
What are cinnamon rolls?
Many Americans build and decorate these edible structures with frosting, candies, and cookies.
What are gingerbread houses?
This 1946 holiday classic directed by Frank Capra tells the story of George Bailey and an angel named Clarence.
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
This upbeat tune by Brenda Lee describes people "rockin' around" this popular decoration.
What is Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree?
This large plant, with red and green leaves, is native to Mexico and is a popular Christmas decoration.
What is a poinsettia?
A Christmas classic in France, this dessert is shaped like a log and often decorated to resemble bark.
What is a Yule log?
This classic holiday ballet, featuring the Sugar Plum Fairy, is performed in cities across the U.S.
What is The Nutcracker?