Christmas History
The wise men brought these three gifts for the baby Jesus, not the most useful items to give a newborn.
What are "gold, frankincense, and myrrh"?
The color of Elvis’s suede shoes, as well as the Christmas he will have without you.
What is "blue"?
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate.
What is "fruitcake"?
In the movie, A Christmas Story, Ralphie asks Santa for this Christmas gift.
What is a "Red Rider BB gun"?
Will Ferrell played this oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.
Who is "Buddy the Elf"?
During the holidays, this famous New York City landmark features a colossal Christmas tree and a popular ice-skating rink.
What is the "Rockefeller Center"?
This mythical winter sprite is nipping at your nose in “The Christmas Song.”
Who is "Jack Frost"?
Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance.
What is "gingerbread"?
In hopeful expectation of a huge Christmas bonus, Clark Griswold puts a deposit on this gift for his family in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
What is a "swimming pool"?
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 modern kissing tradition located under this white berried plant began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.
What is a "mistletoe"?
It is Hawaii’s way to say, “Merry Christmas to you.”
What is “Mele kalikimaka”?
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
What is "eggnog"?
This giggling red monster was the hit of the holidays as the best-selling Christmas toy of 1996.
What is "Tickle Me Elmo"?
In this cinematic holiday heart warmer, George Bailey receives a visit from an angel who helps him realize the importance of his own existence.
What is "It's a Wonderful Life"?
It takes this many years for a pine tree to grow to an acceptable Christmas tree height.
What is "15"?
This catchy 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”?
Rather than dining on turkey, the Whos in Whoville in Dr. Seuss’s Christmas classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” enjoy this descriptively named main dish.
What is "roast beast"?
The first gift of Christmas given by Santa in The Polar Express.
What is a "bell from Santa's sleigh"?
In Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Rudolph's friend, Hermey wishes he could be what?
What is a "dentist"?
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Who is "Krampus"?
This familiar sleighing song was the first Earth tune played in outer space.
What is "Jingle Bells"?
This traditional Christmas beverage, made with brandy, fruit juices, and spices, is also the subject of an English folk song.
What is "wassail"?
Because of her cynical view of receiving typical holiday gifts, Lucy prefers this as her Christmas present from Charlie Brown?
What is "real estate"?
This “Home Alone” character fends off a pair of robbers by building slapstick traps in his house.
Who is "Kevin McAllister"?