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In "Polar Express", kids can hear this sound if they believe in Santa.
What is a jingling bell?
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album.
These fried potato pancakes are traditionally eaten during Hanukkah celebrations.
What are latkes?
In Germany, this counterpart to Saint Nicholas is said to visit homes to punish children who misbehave instead of rewarding those who are good.
Who is Krampus?
This seven-branched candle holder is used during Kwanzaa celebrations.
What is a kinara?
This is Ralphie's most wanted gift in "A Christmas Story."
What is a Red Ryder BB gun?
In "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this is the number of gifts given on the twelfth day.
What is 78?
This ingredient, which gives gingerbread its characteristic dark color, also flooded the streets of Boston's North End in 1919.
What is molasses?
In Mexico, these are traditionally broken during Christmas celebrations to symbolize receiving blessings.
What are pinatas?
This office of the US Armed Services tracks Santa's voyage around the world on Christmas Eve.
What is NORAD (The North American Aerospace Defense Command)?
In "Home Alone," Kevin was left behind in Illinois while the rest of his family traveled to this city.
What is Paris?
This song holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling single of all time.
What is "White Christmas"?
This fast food chain has become the traditional Christmas dinner of choice in Japan.
What is KFC?
In Iceland, the 13 Yule Lads visit homes to cause mischief and leave gifts for children in these.
What are shoes?
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in Germany using these, dyed green, to mimic pine needles.
What are goose feathers?