A Christmas Carol
The lyrics to this timeless Christmas song describe a wintery ride in a one-horse open sleigh, but never once mentions the word “Christmas”
What is “Jingle Bells”
Will Ferrell played the oversized North Poke adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic
What is “Elf?”
Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance
What is gingerbread?
Baby Jesus’ bed
What is a manger?
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
What is Elf on the Shelf?
This 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?”
In the 1983 holiday favorite “A Christmas Story,” Ralphie’s father wins a lamp shaped like this body part as a runner-up prize from a newspaper contest
What is a woman’s leg?
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” the carolers threatened to stay put until they receive this proper English dish
What is figgy pudding?
These wandering parents traveled to Bethlehem, to find no room at the inn for their soon-to-be newborn.
Who are Mary and Joseph?
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America
What is a poinsettia?
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma has been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
What is eggnog?
Jim Carrey’s grumpy green gremlin lays siege to this town in the 2000 film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”
What is Whoville?
Consumers buy an estimated 2 million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate
What is fruit cake?
The wise men brought these three gifts for Baby Jesus, not the most useful items to give a newborn.
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
Most commonly hung on a door frame, this cheery plant prompts couple to share a kiss as they walk under it
What is mistletoe?
This piece of clothing brought Frosty the Snowman back to life!
What is his old silk hat?
There is an ongoing debate online about whether this action flick starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman is actually a Christmas film
What is “Die Hard”
This traditional Christmas beverage made with Brandi, fruit juices, and spices is also the subject of an English folk song
What is wassail?
A group of these were the first to be told by an angel to come adore the new Baby Jesus
What are shepherds?
The tradition of using a decorated Christmas tree as a symbol of Christmas began in this European country
What is Germany?
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”
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?”
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish
What is nutmeg?
Another name for the Wise Men, they brought gifts for Baby Jesus to acknowledge Him as royalty and worthy of worship
What is the Magi
The Ukrainian legend of this crawling creature inspired the Christmas of hiding a similarly shaped ornament on the tree in its honor
What is a spider?