Xmas Past
This popular reindeer began as a promotional character for Montgomery Ward department stores.
Rudolph
During the holidays, this famous New York City landmark features a colossal Christmas tree and a popular ice-skating rink.
Rockefeller Center
Which Christmas ballet premiered in 1892
The Nutcracker
The lyrics to this timeless Christmas song describe a wintery ride in a one-horse open sleigh, but never once mention the word “Christmas.”
Jingle Bells
In 1994’s “The Santa Clause,” Tim Allen’s character takes over as Santa after this accident kills the original Santa Clause.
Falling off a roof
This giggling red monster was the hit of the holidays as the best-selling Christmas toy of 1996.
Tickle Me Elmo
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
A Poinsettia
There were no creatures stirring on the night before Christmas, not even one of these
A Mouse
This mythical winter sprite is nipping at your nose in “The Christmas Song.”
Jack Frost
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate.
Fruitcake
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Krampus
This type of calendar contains pockets filled with treats, one for each day of December through Christmas Day.
Advent Calendar
The name “Santa Claus” appears in the Christmas poem “T’was the Night Before Christmas” this number of times.
Zero
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, lords a-leaping appear in this quantity
Ten
This beverage giant was the first company to use Santa Claus in an advertising campaign.
Coca-Cola
The Rockettes perform their Christmas spectacular, high kicks and all, in this famous New York theater.
Radio City Music Hall
This traditional Christmas beverage, made with brandy, fruit juices, and spices, is also the subject of an English folk song
Wassail
This is the family name of Tiny Tim and his father Bob in Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol.”
Cratchit
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
Figgy Pudding
What Christmas song was the first to be broadcast from space
Jingle Bells
What company introduced gift-wrapping Christmas paper
Hallmark in 1917
This office of the U.S. Armed Services tracks Santa’s voyage around the world on Christmas Eve.
NORAD
On which network did the 1966 animated special first air
CBS
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album.
Paul McGarthy
What thin Christmas decoration was originally made from silver
Tinsel