Christmas Movies
In this 1990 Christmas classic, an 8-year-old is accidentally left behind when his family flies to Paris, forcing him to defend his home from two bumbling burglars.
Home Alone
A favorite for children everywhere, traditionally left out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
Cookies & Milk
In “Frosty the Snowman,” this magical item brings Frosty to life.
'Old Silk Hat' or 'Top Hat'
These classic Christmas treats are often hung on trees or given as stocking stuffers, traditionally red-and-white striped.
Candy Canes
These small mythical creatures help Santa make toys at the North Pole.
Elves
This film features a magical train that takes children to the North Pole
The Polar Express
This December tradition involves opening small doors for surprises.
Advent Calendar
This classic Christmas song celebrates snow-covered streets and begins with the line, “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?”
"Winter Wonderland"
This warm drink, made with milk, sugar, and eggs, is a holiday staple often sprinkled with nutmeg.
Eggnog
According to legend, Santa resides at this icy location, which serves as his North Pole workshop.
North Pole
A young girl helps Santa recover his memory in this 1994 remake with the same name.
Miracle on 34th Street
This country is credited with starting the Christmas Tree tradition.
Germany
In many homes, this holiday decoration is traditionally hung over doorways and windows, often made of evergreen and decorated with berries, ribbons, or pinecones.
Wreath
This spiced fruit dessert, often soaked in brandy, is a traditional Christmas treat in the U.K.
Fruitcake
In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, this miserly character is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve, teaching him the true meaning of the holiday.
Ebenezer Scrooge
Set on Christmas Eve, this explosive thriller sparks an annual argument about its status as a holiday film.
Die Hard
This horned Christmas creature from Alpine folklore is said to punish naughty children - Dwight Schrute does a pretty good impression.
Krampus
On average, this U.S. city receives the most snowfall of any major metropolitan area, making it fitting for a “winter wonderland”: over 100 inches each year.
Syracuse, NY
This bright yellow, lemon-flavored liqueur from southern Italy is often served chilled as a digestive after Christmas dinner.
Limoncello
This reindeer's name means "lightning" in German
Blitzen
This actor provided the voice of the Grinch in this 2018 remake.
Benedict Cumberbatch
The tradition of hanging stockings comes from this European country, where children would leave shoes out for St. Nicholas to fill.
The Netherlands
This famous Christmas plant is native to Mexico and was brought to the United States in the 1820s by the country’s first U.S. ambassador there.
Poinsettia
This traditional French Christmas dessert is a sponge cake rolled with cream and often decorated with chocolate frosting and festive motifs to resemble a piece of wood.
Yule Log
Of Santa’s original eight reindeer, this was his sleigh-pulling team leader.
Dasher