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Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance.
What is Gingerbread
Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.
What is "Elf"
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.
What is "All I want For Christmas is You"
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
What is the Elf on a Shelf?
During the holidays, this famous New York City landmark features a colossal Christmas tree and a popular ice-skating rink.
What is Rockefeller Center?
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
What is Nutmeg
The role of Ebenezer Scrooch in 1992’s “A Muppet Christmas Carol” featured this two-time Academy Award-winning British actor.
Who is Michael Caine
These barnyard beasts kept time for a humble percussionist in the Christmas carol, “The Little Drummer Boy”.
What are the Ox and Lamb
This dark fairy tale about a brother, a sister, and a witch they meet in the woods, was the inspiration for gingerbread houses.
What is Hansel and Gretel?
Popping tubes used in the U.K. to hold gifts and small treats go by this explosive name.
What are Christmas crackers?
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
What is "Figgy Pudding"
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
In “A Holly, Jolly Christmas,” singer Burl Ives suggests that you say hello to these two classifications of people.
What are folks you know and everyone you meet?
This giggling red monster was the hit of the holidays as the best-selling Christmas toy of 1996.
What is Tickle Me Elmo?
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is a poinsettia?
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
The actor who plays long-suffering Clark Griswold in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” is this original SNL cast member.
Who is Chevy Chase?
It may sound like a composition from the Middle Ages, but this classic Christmas hymn appeared in 1843 and made its debut in 1847.
What is “O Holy Night”?
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?
This holiday, originated in the U.K. on the day after Christmas, originated as a way for the rich to give their servants boxes of items to share with their families.
What is Boxing Day?
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
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 the roof
The lyrics to this timeless Christmas song describe a wintery ride in a one-horse open sleigh, but never once mention the word “Christmas.”
What is Jingle Bells
The English also refer to Santa Claus by this proper-sounding name.
What is Father Christmas?
One in three men wait until this day to do their Christmas shopping.
What is Christmas Eve?