Trees
1933 was the first year that the Large Christmas Tree was put up in this famous New York City location
Rockefeller Center
This Jewish celebration of 8 nights commemorates the rededication of the second temple of Jerusalem during the Maccabean revolt
Hanukkah
The first recorded recipient of this was James I of England, today an estimated 2 billion of these are sent every holiday season
Christmas Card (holiday card)
Wham! This 1984 song features a lamenting narrator who wishes to improve upon the current holiday in order to "save me from tears" after the titular season
Last Christmas
The tradition of putting up a Christmas tree started in this country
Germany (accept Estonia and Latvia)
This pagan germanic celebration which took place 11 days after the Winter solstice gives us the modern traditions of burning namesake logs. I'm sure you all won't make puns based off this word
Yule
The first live ones of these was organized by St Francis of Assisi in Italy and was accompanied by music, later they would be adapted into more familiar sets
Nativity
A personal favorite rendition of this song, first released in 1944, features Lady Gaga and Joseph Gordon Levitt singing with the traditional gender roles reversed. "Say what's in this drink?!"
Baby it's cold outside
At 221 ft the tallest cut Christmas Tree came from this western state, formerly of the Super Sonic
Washington
This week long celebration honors the heritage of African-Americans with seven various principles was first celebrated in 1966
Kwanzaa
This numerical day marks the traditional date to remove Christmas decorations, as it was seen to be unlucky to leave them past so many days - apologies to Mr Shakespeare
12th Night
This holiday song reached #1 in 2019's Billboard Hot 100 for the first time, 25 years after its initial release. It remains the best selling Christmas single by a solo female artist.
All I want for Christmas is you
The origins of the Christmas tree date back to 723 when this "face" saint chopped one down to irk Thor
St Boniface
This day after Christmas holiday originated in the UK, and her former colonies, is marked by the exchange of packages. In more modern times has become one of the largest shopping days (outside the US).
Boxing Day
This January 6th observation in Western Christianity commemorates the Visit of the Magi, while Eastern Christians commemorate the Baptism of Christ
Epiphany (accept 3 Kings' Day)
This song released by a former Beatle in 1971 opens "So this is Christmas" and ends with a protest of Vietnam.
Happy Xmas (War is Over)
Parts from this aggressive animal were used in the first artificial Christmas trees
Goose (feathers painted green)
This secular holiday includes an Aluminum pole, airing of grievances, and labeling easily explainable events as miracles. It's one for the rest of us, according to Seinfeld
Festivus
Placing these objections in windows was brought to the US from Ireland, where these objects would signal the homeowner was Catholic
Candles
This Kinks classic - whose title is a name for st. nick - tells the story of a department store santa who is beaten up by kids who implore him for money in lieu of "silly toys".
Father Christmas