12 Days of Christmas
This was historically used to reference women of a high social status
Ladies
This famous beagle decorates his doghouse and wins 1st place in the neighborhood lights contest in an animated Christmas TV special
Snoopy
After downing a few glasses of this classic holiday drink, Clark Griswold delivers a not so flattering speech about his boss regarding the lack of Christmas bonuses
Eggnog
"You smell like beef and cheese. You don't smell like Santa!"
Buddy
Mean Girls isn't technically a Christmas movie but it does feature a dance by "The Plastics" to this holiday song
Jingle Bell Rock
You may see these musicians playing in Ireland on St. Patrick's Day
Pipers / Pipers Piping
The animator of the original How the Grinch Stole Christmas modeled this loyal pup after his own childhood dog
Max
This Spirit is traditionally poured on top of Christmas pudding and set ablaze
Brandy
“I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It’s not bad at all really. Maybe it just needs a little love.”
Charlie Brown
This guy had the bright idea to create the first strand of electric Christmas lights in 1880
Thomas Edison
The British slang version of "chicks blowing up your phone"
Calling Birds
This surprise guest wreaks havoc on the Griswold's when they discover it in their Christmas tree
A Squirrel
This mulled wine can be found at German Christmas markets and is typically served in decorative ceramic mugs
Glühwein
“Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.”
Conductor
The Philippines celebrate Christmas with a festival in San Fernando featuring these giant decorated items that light up the sky
Lanterns
Historically these symbolized authority, love, protection, and mystery - not just royalty and wealth
Golden Rings / Gold Rings
In The Year Without A Santa Claus Jingle disguises this young reindeer as a dog who ends up being picked up by the dog catcher and lands in the pound
Vixen
Adam Sandler slant rhymes this classic cocktail in The Chanukah Song:
I hope I get a harmonica
On this lovely, lovely Chanukah
So drink your blank and blank
Gin and Tonic-ah / Gin and Tonic
"Could you let it snow in the south for one day?"
Mrs. Claus
There's 2 movies this year based on Taylor Swift's & Travis Kelce's Romance, one by Lifetime & one by Hallmark - can you name just 1 of those 2
Christmas in the Spotlight / Holiday Touchdown
Fides, the Roman goddess of trust and faithfulness, is often depicted holding one of these in her hand
Turtle Dove
He's a ghost-dog who doubles as Rudolph when he helps light the way through the thick fog for his owner
Zero
This warm Christmas cocktail dates back to the 1650's in Colonial America and is a twist on the classic Hot Toddy
Hot Buttered Rum
“Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart."
Santa
Mele Kalikimaka! This is the Hawaiian word for Santa Claus
Kanakaloka