Traditions
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is a poinsettia?
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
What is eggnog?
In the 1983 holiday favorite “A Christmas Story,” Ralphie’s father wins a lamp shaped like this body part as a runner-up prize from a newspaper contest.
What is a woman’s leg?
These classic Christmas sweets begin as striped loaves before a machine pulls and twists it into thin, hook-shaped treats.
What are candy canes?
There were no creatures stirring on the night before Christmas, not even one of these.
What is a mouse?
One in three men wait until this day to do their Christmas shopping.
What is Christmas Eve?
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”?
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?”
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
What is figgy pudding?
This mythical winter sprite is nipping at your nose in “The Christmas Song.”
Who is Jack Frost?
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Who (or what) is Krampus?
The lyrics to this timeless Christmas song describe a wintery ride in a one-horse open sleigh, but never once mention the word “Christmas.”
What is “Jingle Bells”?
This 2004 animated Christmas feature was an adaptation of an illustrated storybook by Chris Van Allsburg, the same author who created “Jumanji.”
What is “The Polar Express”?
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
What is nutmeg?
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
What is the Elf on a Shelf?
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies?
What is kissing under the mistletoe?
Spotify has a playlist featuring 100 different versions of this holiday bop, which was originally written and recorded by 1980s Brit Pop duo Wham!
What is “Last Christmas”?
What does Jim Carrey's character in "The Grinch" say he will grab a handful of before leaving?
What is popcorn shrimp?
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?
This dark fairy tale about a brother, a sister, and a witch they meet in the woods, was the inspiration for gingerbread houses.
What is Hansel and Gretel?
This holiday, observed in the U.K. on the day after Christmas, originated as a way for the rich to give their servants boxes of items to share with their families.
What is Boxing Day?
It may sound like a composition from the Middle Ages, but this classic Christmas hymn appeared in 1843 and made its debut in 1847.
What is “O Holy Night”?
How much money did Kevin McAlister spend on room service in the Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?
(Closest)
What is $967.43?
Adjusted for inflation: $2,062.92 today.
These are the four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film “Elf”.
(Best)
What are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup?
This giggling red monster was the hit of the holidays as the best-selling Christmas toy of 1996.
What is Tickle Me Elmo?