Christ"mas"
This type of potatoes is a common staple in Christmas dinner and doubles as a side for Thanksgiving.
Mashed
In France, they call him "Père Noël". In the UK, his name is "Father Christmas". Here in the United States, you know him as...
Santa Claus
This lucky country leaves out Mince Pie and Guinness so Santa can get tipsy.
Ireland
This character, who journey's to New York City in search of his real father, believes, "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear."
Buddy the Elf
Typically served with sour cream and applesauce, these potato pancakes are a Hanukkah must eat.
Latkes
Many families wear matching these while opening presents on christmas morning
Pajamas
When he discovers the meaning of Christmas after despising it for so long, "Well, in Whoville they say – that his small heart grew three sizes that day"
The Grinch
In this country, way down under, children help Santa add to his belly by leaving him beer.
Australia
Left by himself for the holidays, this character yells, "Guys! I'm eating junk and watching rubbish. You better come out and stop me," while watching a rated R movie.
Kevin McCallister
In a game of dreidel, players try to earn as much of this as possible
Gelt
Multiplying density with volume with help calculate the this of any object
Mass
He ruins the Christmas play by buying the saddest tree on the lot. But at least Lucy doesn't make him kick a football in the Christmas special.
Charlie Brown
This country, home to soccer player Lionel Messi, leaves out hay and water for the reindeer but nothing for Saint Nick himself.
Argentina
Despite the disaster his christmas turned into, Clark Griswold proclaims, "Nobody's walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas," in this movie.
Christmas Vacation
This jewish actor, formerly of SNL, performed his original "The Chanukah Song" for the audience. He then went on to star in movies like Grown Ups and Happy Gilmore.
Adam Sandler
Otto the Orange, Benny the Bull, and Phillie Phanatic are all examples of this sports team representative
mascot
This thieving duo in Home Alone floods every house they steal from earning them this fitting name
Harry and Marv "The Wet Bandits"
To warm the chill of Scandinavia, this country, home to IKEA, leave coffee for Mr. Claus.
Sweden
Ralphie, after being punished for cursing by his mother, tells his audience, "Over the years I got to be quite a connoisseur of soap," in this movie
A Christmas Story
This is the middle candle of a menorah which is used to light all the other candles.
Shamash
A crackling fire, freshly cut tree, or peppermint candle can all release these to give your home the perfect christmas ambiance
aromas
Cursed with being born an elf, this character dreams of becoming a dentist
Hermey the Elf
This country confusing Colonel Sanders and Santa leaves KFC for our fat friend.
Japan
Every time he is brought to life by a magical hat, Frosty the Snowman says this to himself
"Happy Birthday"
The name of the special fried donuts that Israeli people eat during Hanukkah
sufganiyot