Movies
This film from 1964 was Rankin/Bass's first venture into Christmas movies.
What is "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer?"
This non-denominational character came to life after having a magic hat placed upon his head, as detailed by his song.
Who is Frosty the Snowman?
This Charles Dickens classic novel opens with the line, "Marley was dead, to begin with...Old Marley was as dead as a doornail."
What is "A Christmas Carol?"
Phoebe tries to write a holiday song in an episode of this show, but struggles to find anything that rhymes with "Rachel."
What is Friends?
More stop-motion than cartoon, this film from 1993 can be considered both a Halloween and a Christmas movie.
What is "The Nightmare Before Christmas?"
Will Ferrell starred as Buddy in this Jon Favreau directed Christmas movie from 2003.
What is "Elf?"
Mariah Carey lists a bunch of things she doesn't want and one thing she wants more than anything else in this song from 1994.
What is "All I Want for Christmas is You?"
This character proclaims, "I think there must be something wrong with me, Linus. Christmas is coming, but I'm not happy. I don't feel the way I'm supposed to feel."
Who is Charlie Brown?
Coca Cola started using these animals in their television ads in 1993 to commemorate the holiday season.
What are polar bears?
This animated short by Dreamworks sees Shrek and pals trying their best to get into the holiday spirit.
What is "Shrek the Halls?"
This animated film starring Adam Sandler saw Davey Stone learn to lighten up around Chanukah.
What is "8 Crazy Nights?"
This Christmas song by Wham! was adapted into a film starring Emilia Clarke.
What is "Last Christmas?"
According to Buddy the Elf, "The best way to spread Christmas Cheer" is to do this.
What is "sing loud for all to hear?"
Bill Murray stars in another adaptation of Dickens' classic novel in this film from 1988.
What is "Scrooged?"
This CGI animated film from 2017 follows a rambunctious donkey as he follows a star that will lead him to the first Christmas.
What is "The Star?"
Kevin Mccallister taught us to be careful what we wish for in this Chris Columbus film from 1990.
What is "Home Alone?"
Paul McCartney doesn't mince his words in this Christmas song from 1979.
What is "Wonderful Christmastime?"
According to 1946's "It's a Wonderful Life," this happens every time a bell rings.
What is "an angel gets its wings?"
This boy band from the 90's released an album in 1998 called, "Home for Christmas."
Who are 'Nsync?
The Peanuts sang this song at the end of "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
What is "Hark the Herald Angels Sing?"
Robert Zemeckis, known for the directing the Back to the Future films, also directed this 2004 film about a train taking children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
What is "The Polar Express?"
This song is traditionally played when the ball drops in Times Square when the ball drops on New Years Eve.
What is "Imagine" by John Lennon?
To convince Susan that Santa Claus is real, Mr. Gailey tells her that this is "believing in things even when common sense tells you not to."
What is faith?
In 1966, Chuck Jones brought to life the vision of children's book author Ted Giesel in this animated classic.
What is "How the Grinch Stole Christmas?"
This direct-to-video film from 1999 included three shorts titled "Donald Duck: Stuck on Christmas," "A Very Goofy Christmas," and "Mickey and Minnie's Gift of the Magi."
What is "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas?"