Holiday Movies
The main character in this film ventured through seven levels of the candy cane forest and the "sea of swirly-twirly gum drops to endure a walk through the Lincoln Tunnel and arrive in New York City.
Elf
"The only thing I want for the holiday is your presence"
"All I want for Christmas is YOU"
The name of a classic ballet that is put on at the Civic Opera House each year by the Joffrey Ballet.
The Nutcracker
A fun tool meant to countdown the days until Christmas using treats or gifts.
Advent Calendar
A cake made with candied or dried fruit, nuts, and spices, and optionally soaked in spirits.
Fruit Cake
In this film, a couple is forced to visit all of their divorced parent's homes on Christmas Day.
Four Christmases
"I spied my parental figure canoodling with the father of Christmas"
"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"
Conceptualized in 1995, This German style outdoor market is hosted in Daley Plaza each Winter.
Chriskindlemarket
Santa's best friend. "There's only one rule that you have to follow, so I will come back and be here tomorrow: Please do not touch me. My magic might go, and Santa won't hear all I've seen or I know."
Elf on a Shelf
historically known as a "milk punch" or a "holiday sludge" when alcoholic beverages are added, this beverage is a rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage.
Egg Nog
This classic 1990 holiday release was filmed in Winnetka, IL.
Home Alone
"I made this top out of mud from the earth"
"The Dreidel Song" or "Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel"
Marvel at this six-car train decorated with holiday scenes and thousands of sparkling lights then hop on board to meet the elves handing out candy. Don’t forget to wave to Santa, whose sled replaces the head car.
A specially selected log burnt on a hearth as a winter tradition in regions of Europe.
Yule Log
These potato pancakes are fried in oil to celebrate Hanukkah.
Latkes
The main character in this film wore a costume consisting of dyed yak hair, spandex, and yellow contact lenses.
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
"I would like a large, mostly herbivorous, semiaquatic mammal for the holiday"
"I want a Hippopotomus for Christmas"
It began in 1942 with a single tree. Today, this Museum’s beloved annual celebration: "Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light" features a four-story, floor-to-dome Grand Tree, surrounded by a forest of more than 50 trees and displays.
The Museum of Science and Industry
This Christmas tree decoration in the shape of a brined veggie is hidden on a Christmas tree, with the finder receiving either a reward or good fortune for the next year.
The Christmas Pickle
The first-known recipe of the sweet treat is said to be from Greece in 2400 BCE. The formula was developed and remixed through several cultures and eventually made its way to England, where Queen Elizabeth I was credited with the idea of decorating the cookies.
Gingerbread
The title of this animated musical holiday comedy-drama was taken from a line in Adam Sandler's song "The Chanukah Song".
Eight Crazy Nights
"Small, hollow, perforated, spherical bell enclosing a loose pellet and a genre of popular music that evolved in the United States during the late 1940s."
"Jingle Bell Rock"
The iconic Macy’s on State Street hosts their annual Holiday Windows and the Great Tree inside what historic room on their top floor?
Seven candles in a kinara symbolize the seven principles of what holiday?
Kwanzaa
It’s really not pudding, at least by American standards. The cake—which contains figs and is topped with brandy—has been an English Christmas dessert since the mid-1600s.
Figgy Pudding