The real name of this child actor who found himself Home Alone after his family left on vacation without him.
Who is Macaulay Culkin?
This often buttery dish is said to be the universal holiday sidekick.
What are mashed potatoes?
A common location for hanging your stockings.
What is a fireplace/chimney?
This traditional plant is hung so people can steal a kiss beneath it.
What is mistletoe?
You get this when you cross a snowman and a vampire.
What is frostbite?
This candle-bearing item represents the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days.
What is a menorah?
This fictional town is home to one of Christmas' most famous haters.
What is Whoville?
This "stringy" ingredient is the star of many holiday meals most common casserole.
What are green beans?
On Hanukkah, children often receive this small item used for playing games.
What are dreidels?
These "strings" of decoration are shiny, thin and often get stuck in a vacuum.
What is tinsel?
This reindeer would make a great backup to Britney Spears.
Who is Dancer?
Some traditions involve putting a shoe on your front porch, in hopes of this holiday figure stopping by.
Who is St. Nick?
This movie was the sequel to National Lampoons Christmas Vacation, based in the desert.
What is Vegas Vacation?
In Italy, this pan-fried doughnut-like dessert is traditionally eaten at Christmas, often dusted with powdered sugar.
What are zeppoles?
You may receive a gift from this person, though you may not know exactly from who.
Who is Secret Santa?
Some family gatherings involve searching for this fruit/vegetable ornament in the Christmas tree, in hopes of scoring an extra gift.
What is a pickle?
A holiday figure, and it's precarious hiding spots.
What is Elf on a Shelf?
The modern Santa Claus image was shaped by this 1823 American poem.
What is "A Visit from St. Nicholas" or "Twas the Night Before Christmas"
After discovering Santa isn't the real Santa at Gimbels, Buddy accuses him of sitting on this.
What is a throne of lies?
In New Orleans, this dessert filled with fruit, nuts and liquor is traditionally served during Christmas and Mardi Gras.
What is King Cake?
The giving of gifts at Christmas is thought to have been inspired by these visitors to the infant Jesus.
Who are the Three Wise Men (or Magi)?
The first artificial Christmas trees were made in Germany in the 1800s, using dyed feathers from this animal.
What is a goose?
A Destiny's Child's song title with "If no one is around you, say Baby I Love You" but with Santa's vehicle.
What is Sleigh My Name?
A wildly successful 1970s marketing campaign made eating this fast food chain on Christmas Eve a beloved Japanese tradition.
What is Kentucky Fried Chicken?
For which department store was "Rudolph" created?
What is Montgomery Ward?
In Japan, a surprisingly popular Christmas dessert is a cake covered with this type of frosting, often decorated with strawberries.
What is whipped cream?
This country often exchanges gifts on Christmas Eve, not morning, because it's considered a romantic holiday rather than a family one.
What is Japan?
This country commonly decorates trees with spiderweb ornaments, symbolizing good luck & prosperity.
What is Ukraine?
You'd likely be called this name if you weren't finding yourself in the holiday spirit.
What is a scrooge?
Some traditions call for lighting this item on fire, while in others, it is eaten.
What is a Yule log?