Dates
When was the first Christmas tree introduced
1539
These candlelit paper lanterns are a Christmas tradition in Mexico and in the Southwestern U.S.
Luminarias
In Mexico, children break open these hanging papier mache sculptures to release the gifts inside.
Pinatas
Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee 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
When was the first Christmas tree decorated.
This type of calendar contains pockets filled with treats, one for each day of December through Christmas Day.
An advent calendar
The other reindeer would not let Rudolph join in any of these activities.
Reindeer games
The role of Ebenezer Scrooch in 1992’s “A Muppet Christmas Carol” featured this two-time Academy Award-winning British actor.
Michael Caine
This traditional Christmas beverage, made with brandy, fruit juices, and spices, is also the subject of an English folk song.
Wassail
When was the first Christmas Card sent
1843
This is the family name of Tiny Tim and his father Bob in Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol.”
Cratchit
Children who misbehave may find a lump of this black rock in their stockings on Christmas morning.
Coal
This 2004 animated Christmas feature was an adaptation of an illustrated storybook by Chris Van Allsburg, the same author who created “Jumanji.”
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.
Fruitcake
When was the first Christmas Carol written.
December 19, 1843
In the classic stop-motion animation Christmas special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” Hermie the Elf would rather be this as an occupation.
Dentist
This piece of clothing brought Frosty the Snowman to life.
His old silk hat
Sarah Jessica Parker’s character spills this multi-layered egg dish all over herself in the 2005 holiday romantic comedy, “The Family Stone.”
Strata
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
Nutmeg
When was the first Christmas
336 CE
This instrumental Christmastime theme from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite was also used in early versions of the video game Tetris.
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
Elf on a Shelf
The actor who plays long-suffering Clark Griswold in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” is this original SNL cast member.
Chevy Chase
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
Figgy pudding