History
This country started the tradition of decorating Christmas trees in the 1500s
Germany
“He sees you when you’re sleeping…”
“… he knows when you’re awake, he knows if you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake”
This socially awkward green guy throws a tantrum over people being too happy.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Gelatinous blob that is either a holiday highlight or a table decoration.
Cranberry Sauce.
This person breaks into private property annually under the guise of goodwill, motivated by sugar-based bribes.
Santa Claus.
This is the name of the person who inspired Santa Claus
St.Nicholas
“I should be playing in the winter snow…”
“…but ima bee under the mistletoe“
This tall human raised by vertically-challenged factory employees tries to teach adults how to smile.
Elf
This cylindrical-shaped chocolate treat is very popular in Europe.
Yule Log
This person is in German folklore, who scares those who don’t behave.
Krampus
This European nation helped spread the idea of gif-giving through the story of “Father Christmas”
England
“A face on a lover with a fire in his heart…”
“… a man under cover, but you tore me apart”
A legal technicality compels a mid-aged male to assume an occupational role traditionally reserved for one specific individual.
The Santa Clause
This is the dessert people decorate more carefully than their homes.
Gingerbread
This person disappears for months, only shows up to ruin parties, then vanishes again.
The Grinch
Thus Roman emperor declared December 25th as the official date to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Constantine
“Step into Christmas, let’s join together…”
“…we can watch the snow fall forever and ever”
Patriarch attempts to celebrate standardized winter ritual, despite repeated environmental and interpersonal failures.
Christmas Vacation
In Japan, this poultry chain is a seasonal tradition.
KFC
This person questions their career choice, causing tension with the other workshop employees.
Hermey the elf.
This 19th century book helped define Santa‘a reindeer, sleigh, and his arrival on Christmas Eve.
’Twas the night before Christmas
“We’re caroling through the night…”
“…and this Christmas will be a very special Christmas for me”
Urban scavenger engages in competitive retrieval of rare consumer artiface with questionable ethics.
Jingle All the Way
This dessert survives long enough that archeologists could probably dig one up and still find it intact.
Fruitcake
This person was the moral compass for her town, helping to respire the holiday spirit.
Cindy Lou Who