Maria's Favorite Things
When visiting someone else's house, you may knock on their door, or perhaps ring one of these.
What is a doorbell?
Don't be a "mean one" like the titular character of this Boris Karloff-narrated Christmas special that originally aired in 1966.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas!?
This woman is known as the "Queen of Christmas".
Who is Mariah Carey?
To most people, this would certainly NOT qualify as free candy.
What is used gum stuck on a railing?
This winter holiday is commonly celebrated by staying up late, watching a big ball drop in Times Square, and/or by being cryogenically frozen for a thousand years.
What is New Year's Eve?
You don't want to freeze your fingers, so put these on.
What are warm woolen mittens?
The teacher in this beloved classic tells us that "every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings".
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
You'll be sent to Whamhalla if you hear the originaly recording of this catchy song between December 1st and December 24th.
What is "Last Christmas"?
On the mistletoe plant, this is the color of the berry.
What is white?
Celebrated for a week immediately after Christmas, this holiday, this African-American holiday was created in 1966 as an alternative to Christmas.
What is Kwanzaa?
These animals fly with the moon on their wings, and also head south for the winter.
What are wild geese?
To win back his wife, a jaded workaholic attends his wife's company's Christmas party in Los Angeles, where things get more than a little out of hand!
What is Die Hard?
In the 1950s, this song was banned on some radio stations for being too suggestive.
What is "Santa Baby"?
This decoration was originally was crafted by hand cutting or hammering real silver to reflect candlelight.
What is tinsel?
Gather 'round the pole! This holiday is known for feats of strength. and the airing of grievances - and I've got a lot of problems with you people!
What is Festivus?
Amazon would deliver these in bags so you can put them under your tree.
What are brown paper packages (tied up with string)?
You can't spell "manslaughter" without "man's laughter"! After accidentally offing everyone's favorite holly-jolly bearded stalker, a suburban father must put on the suit and take his place in this comedy.
What is The Santa Clause?
In this rockin' 1977 track, a group of unruly youths rough up and rob a department store Santa.
What is "Father Christmas"?
During Christmas of this year, the guns fell silent as soldiers from the Allies and Central Powers gathered to exchange gifts and play games.
What is 1914?
Commonly celebrated in Britain and the Commonwealth, this holiday occurs the day after Christmas. I hear it's a real knockout!
What is Boxing Day?
If you wanted a spot of tea, you would use one of these for the water.
What is a bright copper kettle?
If you were able to travel through time, you could watch this show's annual Christmas special every year on the day they aired.
What is Dr. Who?
Brenda Lee was just this age when she recorded "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree".
What is 13?
Although Christians are a small minority, the Japanese still celebrate Christmas, traditionally by consuming this main offering from this popular fast food chain.
What is chicken from Kentucky Fried Chicken?
These doughnuts, often consumed during Hanukkah, are typically filled with jam or jelly.
What are sufganiyah (sufganiyot)?