The Calendar
This famous New York department store unveiled the first holiday window display in 1874, sparking a tradition that continues to draw millions of visitors each year.
What is Macy's?
This fried treat, eaten during Hannukah, symbolizes the miracle of the oil that burned for 8 night.
What are latkes?
In Spain, it is traditional to eat 12 of these at the stroke of midnight, one for each chime of the clock, to ensure good fortune for the coming year.
What are grapes?
This 1983 film follows a boy desperate for a BB gun, but its iconic "You'll shoot your eye out!" line was delivered by multiple characters throughout the movie.
What is "A Christmas Story"?
This retail holiday, created in 2005 to promote online shopping, became the single biggest e-commerce day in U.S. history less than 10 years after its debut.
This Christmas plant, whose red leaves symbolize the Star of Bethlehem, is native to Mexico and named after an American diplomat.
What is Poinsettia?
This December tradition in many European countries involves children putting these outside for St. Nicholas to fill with treats.
What are their shoes?
This pop star's 2010 Christmas album became the first holiday record by a female artist to be certified Diamond, thanks in large part to a song that returns to the Billboard Hot 100 every December.
Who is Mariah Carey?
Celebrated from December 26 to January 1, this cultural holiday honors African heritage through seven guiding principles.
What is Kwanzaa?
This small spinning top used during Hanukkah bears Hebrew letters that stand for "A great miracle happened there"
What is a dreidel?
In the American south, this food is eaten for good luck on New Year's Day.
What are black eyed peas?
In this 1946 Christmas classic, the guardian angel Clarence earns his wings by showing a despairing man what the world would look like if he had never been orn.
What is "It's a Wonderful Life"?
From December 1 to December 21, birthdays fall under this horoscope sign known for adventure, optimism, and big ideas.
What is Sagitarius?
In this Nordic tradition celebrated on December 13, girls wear white dresses and wreaths of candles to honor a Sicilian saint known for bringing light in winter's darkness.
What is Saint Lucia Day (St. Lucy's Day)?
This upbeat 1981 Christmas song by Wham! describes giving away a heartfelt gift, only for the singer to regret it the next day.
What is "Last Christmas"?
This December celebration marks the shortest day of the year and is honored by cultures from Scandinavia to East Asia with lights, feasts, and rituals.
What is Winter Solstice?