Christmas Movies
When the Grinch discovers the true meaning of Christmas, his heart grows this number of sizes.
Three
A favorite for children everywhere, traditionally left out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
Cookies & Milk
This classic Christmas song celebrates snow-covered streets and begins with the line, “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?”
"Winter Wonderland"
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
In 1994’s “The Santa Clause,” Tim Allen’s character takes over as Santa after this accident kills the original Santa Clause.
Falling off a roof
One in three men wait until this day to do their Christmas shopping.
Christmas Eve
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
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
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
Figgy Pudding
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Krampus
This real-life department store served as the setting for the Christmas film “Miracle on 34th Street”.
Macy's
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 tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.
Kissing under the mistletoe
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
These are the four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film “Elf”.
Candy, Candy Canes, Candy Corns and Syrup.
The tradition of hanging stockings comes from this European country, where children would leave shoes out for St. Nicholas to fill.
The Netherlands
It takes this many years for a pine tree to grow to an acceptable Christmas tree height.
15 Years
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
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Of Santa’s original eight reindeer, this was his sleigh-pulling team leader.
Dasher