TINSEL & TREBLE
This song’s opening lyric mentions a specific weather condition that matches its title.
What is White Christmas?
Santa’s modern image was heavily influenced by illustrations for this magazine.
What is Harper’s Weekly?
This Christmas film features a boy whose wish causes his family to disappear.
What is Home Alone?
This plant’s berries are traditionally poisonous but its leaves symbolize peace.
What is holly?
In this country, children receive gifts from the “Three Kings” rather than Santa.
What is Spain?
First sung publicly in 1818, this carol was originally accompanied by a guitar.
What is Silent Night?
This historical figure is widely considered the inspiration for Santa Claus.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
This animated holiday film is narrated by a character voiced by Burl Ives.
What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
This edible house became popular in Europe before spreading to America.
What is a gingerbread house?
This Mexican celebration reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging.
What is Las Posadas?
This holiday tune was originally written for Thanksgiving, not Christmas.
What is Jingle Bells?
According to tradition, Santa keeps track of behavior using two contrasting lists.
What are the naughty and nice lists?
This 1946 film includes an angel trying to earn his wings by helping a desperate man.
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
This decorative item was originally made from real silver in 17th-century Germany.
What is tinsel?
In Italy, gifts may be delivered by this folklore figure on January 6th.
Who is La Befana?
This song warns children that someone is “coming to town” and tracking their behavior.
What is Santa Claus Is Coming to Town?
This country claims to be the “official” home of Santa Claus today.
What is Finland?
In this movie, a department store Santa claims to be the real one and ends up in court.
What is Miracle on 34th Street?
These figures are traditionally placed in a scene depicting the birth of Jesus.
What is a nativity set?
This Scandinavian animal made of straw is a common Christmas decoration.
What is the Yule Goat?
This carol’s title refers to the final night of a traditional twelve-day celebration.
What is The Twelve Days of Christmas?
The poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” was first published in this year.
What is 1823?
This holiday comedy includes a malfunctioning Christmas light display visible from space.
What is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
This tradition involves hiding a small ornament in the tree and rewarding the finder.
What is the Christmas pickle?
In Japan, Christmas Day is often associated with eating food from this fast-food chain.
What is KFC?