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A: What is “Last Christmas”?
Will Ferrell stars as a lovable oversized elf in this movie.
A: What is Elf?
This calendar has treats for each December day leading up to Christmas.
A: What is an advent calendar?
This Greek New Year’s cake, baked with a hidden coin for good luck, is associated with Saint Basil’s Day.
A: What is Vasilopita?
These candy-decorated houses are made from this spicy baked good.
A: What is gingerbread?
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking this.
A: What is eggnog?
This Home Alone kid sets booby traps to stop robbers.
A: Who is Kevin McCallister?
This tradition of kissing began in Ancient Greece as a wedding blessing before becoming a Christmas staple.
A: What is kissing under the mistletoe?
This Greek figure, rather than Santa Claus, brings gifts on New Year’s Day.
Who is Saint Basil?
This red-and-white striped sweet is shaped like a hook and hangs on Christmas trees.
A: What is a candy cane?
Elvis says this will be the color of Christmas without you.
A: What is blue?
Jim Carrey’s Grinch terrorizes this town.
A: What is Whoville?
Native to Mexico, this red holiday plant fills homes at Christmas.
A: What is a poinsettia?
In Greek Christmas traditions, these fruits are often given as a symbol of good luck.
A: What are apples and oranges?
This spice is sprinkled on top of eggnog.
A: What is nutmeg?
This was the first song ever played in space.
A: What is “Jingle Bells”?
In The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, the Grinch’s dog sidekick is named this.
A: Who is Max?
This Christmas tradition of decorating trees is believed to have originated in this European country in the 16th century.
A: What is Germany?
A few decades ago, this type of decoration, often made of straw or wood, was traditionally displayed in Greek homes instead of Christmas trees.
A: What are ships?
Carolers demand this dessert in “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”
A: What is figgy pudding?
This song describes a sleigh ride but never mentions Christmas.
A: What is “Jingle Bells”?
What does Clark Griswold hope to buy with his big Christmas bonus in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
What is a pool?
Which branch of the military runs 'Toys for Tots'?
The Marines
This phrase means “Merry Christmas” in Greek.
What is “Kala Christougenna” (or Gala Christunas)?
This Italian Christmas cake, often baked tall and fluffy with dried fruit inside, is traditionally eaten during the holidays.
A: What is panettone?