Movies
A young Macaulay Culkin stars in the first two entries of this series of holiday movies.
This 1966 song was released alongside a similarly named animated holiday special based on a book by Dr. Seuss
This week-long holiday that comes directly after Christmas celebrates Pan-African cultural unity
Kwanzaa
This icy character is a common personification of wintertime chill, evident in his name.
Jack Frost
Mistletoe
This early 2000s holiday classic stars Zooey Deschanel as the primary love interest.
Elf
This holiday classic song features the line, "kids from one to ninety-two"
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire (The Christmas Song)
The well known Christmas character Santa Claus was created based off of this real 4th century Greek bishop.
Saint Nicholas
These two reindeer are often seen pulling closest to Santa's Sleigh
Donner and Blitzen
This poem or book, frequently referred to by its opening lines, begins with "Twas the night before Christmas"
A Visit from St. Nicholas
This action-packed movie starring Bruce Willis has been debated as to whether or not it was a Holiday movie since its release.
Die Hard
This 2011 holiday pop song was the first to be released on Justin Bieber's holiday album, Under the Mistletoe
Mistletoe
The Christian holiday of Christmas was originally based on this Pagan holiday.
Yule
This character's most iconic iteration was originally presented in an advertisement for Coca Cola
Santa Claus
This item, frequently found as an ornament on a Christmas tree, is part of a tradition where the first to find it opens their gifts first
Christmas Pickle
In this animated holiday classic, the elf Hermie doesn't want to make toys, but wants to be a dentist.
Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer
These two Christmas hits were written by ex-Beatles Paul McCartney and John Lennon. (Two Answers)
Wonderful Christmas Time and Happy Xmas (War is Over)
Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh
This character created by Charles Dickens is visited by three ghosts on the night of Christmas eve
Ebeneezer Scrooge
In Japan, this popular fast food chain is a common spot for Christmas dinner, and its mascot has become a Christmas character.
Kentucky Fried Chicken
In this movie, the protagonist-- who is contemplating suicide-- is shown how their town on Christmas would be completely different without them.
It's a Wonderful Life
Nat King Cole
In the story of the Jewish winter holiday Chanukah, this precious resource miraculously lasted eight days
Menorah Oil
This popular German folklore character, often appearing in the form of a devil, is known to punish naughty children during Christmastime
Krampus
In Iceland, these 13 brothers are known to perform mischievous deeds leading up to Christmas.
Yule Lads