The Guy with the Beard
This soft drink company's image of Santa is often wrongly credited as having created the modern Santa Claus.
What is Coca-Cola?
Haddon Hubbard drew Santa Claus in a red suit for The Coca-Cola Company in the 1920's which are used by Coca-Cola to this day! Sundblom is often wrongly credited as having created the modern image of Santa Claus.
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”
What is Elf?
The original script for Elf was written with Jim Carrey in mind for the lead role, but it sat in production limbo for a decade before eventually being picked up by Ferrell
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings....
What is My Favorite Things?
The first time “My Favorite Things” became associated with Christmas was in 1961, when Julie Andrews performed the song on a Garry Moore TV holiday special – long before she starred in the movie version of The Sound of Music, which was filmed in 1964 and released in April 1965.
We all know where the rainbow goes.
What is Pot of Gold?
Originally created by the Canadian Moirs family, Hershey's Pot of Gold comes in as a mystery pack. The type of chocolate is unknown until the package is opened.
The tradition of kissing under this started in ancient Greece, during the festival of Saturnalia and later in marriage ceremonies, because of the plant's association with fertility.
What is mistletoe?
Mistletoe's common name is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words for 'dung' (mistel) and 'twig' (tan) because of an ancient belief that mistletoe was propagated from bird droppings because plants would often appear on a branch or twig where birds had left droppings.
Originally called "A Visit From St. Nicholas", this poem describes St. Nicholas as a right jolly old elf with a little round belly that shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly.
What is Twas the Night Before Christmas?
The 1823 poem by Clement C. Moore is largely credited for the modern Christmas lore that includes eight named reindeer.
“God bless us, every one!”
What is A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol can take credit for “Merry Christmas”. Dickens repeated the common festive greeting so much in his book that it caught on, became popular and is still said to this day!
The song in which we can get married by a snowman while we're out walking in a meadow.
What is Winter Wonderland?
The idyllic song has rather depressing roots. The composer's inspiration arrived while looking out his hospital window and saw the field near his tuberculosis ward covered in snow.
MMMM I love these pecans and caramel dipped in chocolate.
What are Turtles?
Mr. Turtle, the Turtles mascot turns 75 in 2024!
From a Christian religious perspective, it represents an unending circle of life or eternity.
What is a wreath?
The holly evergreen which is most frequently used in making wreathes symbolizes growth and everlasting life.
In this illustration featured in Harper's Weekly in 1871, the jolly fellow is shown sitting at his desk creating this infamous list.
What is the 'whose naughty and whose nice' list?
In 1881, Thomas Nast, an acclaimed political illustrator brought to life the image of the Santa that we know today. This image helped to popularize the idea of sending letters to Santa. And in his 1886 illustration titled "Santaclausville, N.P," gave children and parents alike a location to send their mail: the North Pole.
“If you look for it, I’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll find that love is actually all around.”
What is Love Actually?
Love Actually opens and closes on scenes of reunions within Heathrow Airport. They are authentic as producer Richard Curtis and his team filmed them with hidden cameras.
It's frightful there's no mention of Christmas in this popular holiday song but at least there's some corn for popping.
What is Let It Snow?
Let It Snow was written by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne in July 1945 in Hollywood, California, during a heat wave as they imagined cooler conditions.
Despite it's name, there's no dark sorcery in this box of chocolates
What is Black Magic?
Black Magic is a British brand of boxed chocolates originally created by Rowntree's in 1933. It was sold as an affordable version of an otherwise very expensive luxury product. They were marketed as a courtship gift hence the red ribbon to represent passion!
Burl Ives would like you to have this green symbol for peace and goodwill kind of Christmas.
What is Holly Jolly?
The Holly tree is highly sacred in Celtic mythology. Due to its resistance to lightning, it is associated with the Celtic and Norse gods of thunder and so it was planted near dwellings to protect people from lightning strikes.
True or False: NORAD has been tracking Santa since 1955.
What is TRUE?
The program originated when a Sears department store in Colorado Springs placed an advertisement in the newspaper which told children they could place a call to Santa Claus. A misprint in the number resulted in calls to what is now known as NORAD. The crew commander on duty, answered the first call and supposedly told his staff to give all children who called in later a made-up "current location" for Santa Claus.
Kevin!
What is Home Alone?
Home Alone was almost scrapped before filming even began. It was originally set to be released by Warner Bros but production was halted after it exceeded the initial $10 million budget. Luckily, 20th Century Fox was able to quickly pick up the film — which ended up grossing $476.7 million worldwide.
The lyrics to this German song do not actually refer to Christmas, or describe a decorated Christmas tree.
What is O Tannenbaum?
The lyrics actually refer to the fir tree's evergreen quality as a symbol of constancy and faithfulness.
Each box of this Vancouver based chocolatier promises an assortment of favorites like Hedgehogs and Sweet Georgia Browns, alongside unique delights such as Himalayan Pink Salt Caramels.
What is Purdy's?
After practicing and finessing his chocolates at home, Richard Carmon Purdy took them to the streets and began selling them to eager customers. By the time he had perfected his recipes, Purdy already had a small but loyal following. In 1907, the Purdy name was officially open for business when he set up his first chocolate shop at 915 Robson Street in Vancouver BC.
He's a mean one. He really is a heel, as cuddly as a cactus and as charming as an eel.
Who is the Grinch?
In the book the Grinch isn't green at all - he's black and white with red eyes. This was changed for the 1966 TV cartoon adaptation. He's been green ever since!
Another name for Santa Claus that rhymes with a tube of chips.
What is Kris Kringle?
It comes from the German word Christkindl, meaning Christ child, because German children believe that the baby Jesus brings presents during the Christmas season.
“I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It’s not bad at all really. Maybe it just needs a little love.”
What is a Charlie Brown Christmas?
The "Charlie Brown Christmas Tree" has become synonymous with poorly executed or minimalist Christmas decorating. A model of the tree is offered by various retailers.
Don't be Scrooged! The world will be a better place for me and you if we put this in our hearts.
What is a little love?
Scrooged was Murray’s first major role following a self-imposed, four-year exile from Hollywood. The movie's director saw something special in the final pivotal scene: “On the last take I saw something happen to Billy. I saw Billy Murray become an actor.”
Considering these chocolates are made in Germany, not France, perhaps they be called Danke.
What is Merci?
The idea for merci was born in 1965, when it began to win over people's hearts as the first individually wrapped gift-giving chocolate in Germany.
Use this to make Christmas tree or wreath shaped shortbread a festive hue.
What is green food coloring?
Shortbread was expensive and reserved as a luxury for special occasions such as Christmas, Hogmanay (Scottish New Year's Eve), and weddings. In Scotland, it was traditional to break a decorated shortbread cake over the head of a new bride on the entrance of her new house.