Muppet Christmas Carol
This iconic Muppet plays Bob Cratchit, bringing warmth and optimism to Scrooge’s cold London.
Who is Kermit the Frog?
This sweet Italian dome-shaped bread, filled with dried fruits, is a staple on many Christmas tables and originated in Milan.
What is panettone?
In Home Alone, these two burglars – nicknamed the Wet Bandits – attempt to rob the McCallister home.
Who are Harry and Marv?
This accomplished actor insisted on playing his role completely straight, treating the Muppets as real actors throughout the film.
Who is Michael Caine?
These crispy fried potato pancakes are a classic Hanukkah food.
What are latkes?
This classic 4-sided spinning top is a common toy played with during Hanukkah.
What is a dreidel?
Gonzo narrates the story as this famous author—though he frequently breaks the fourth wall to comedic effect.
Who is Charles Dickens?
In the American South, eating this leafy green on New Year’s Day is believed to bring prosperity.
What are collard greens?
Every New Year’s Eve in Spain, people quickly eat 12 of these—one for each stroke of midnight—to bring good luck for the coming year.
What are grapes?
This chain-rattling duo replaces the single Marley character from the original novel, providing a song-and-comedy-filled warning to Scrooge.
Who are Statler and Waldorf?
This fruitcake-like British dessert is traditionally made weeks in advance, soaked in alcohol, and set aflame before serving.
What is Christmas pudding?
In Canada, thousands brave icy waters every January for this brisk challenge, often done to raise money for charity.
What is the Polar Bear Plunge?
Though cut from the later releases, the ballad “When Love Is Gone” is sung by this character to young Scrooge.
Who is Belle?
This thick, chocolate Mexican hot drink made from masa harina, chocolate, piloncillo, and cinnamon is a standard at winter celebrations.
What is champurrado?
This citrus fruit, often slipped into stockings, became a symbol of good fortune and was once considered a rare winter treat.
What is an orange?