Movies
What is the name of Buddy’s love interest in “Elf,” played by Zooey Deschanel?
Jovie
This catchy 1994 Christmas tune is the best-selling Christmas single ever recorded by a female artist, as well as being one of the highest-selling singles in music history.
“All I Want for Christmas is You”
There were no creatures stirring on the night before Christmas, not even one of these.
A mouse
What is the original meaning of "Noel" in Latin?
Birth
This giggling red monster was the hit of the holidays as the best-selling Christmas toy of 1996
Tickle Me Elmo
What do the burglars who break into the McCallister’s house in “Home Alone” call themselves?
Wet Bandits
It is Hawaii’s way to say, “Merry Christmas to you.”
Mele kalikimaka
When the Grinch discovers the true meaning of Christmas, his heart grows this number of sizes.
Three
In Mexico, Children break open these hanging paper mâché sculptures to release gifts inside
Pinatas
Name the animatronic cassette-playing bear toy that every kid wanted for Christmas in the mid 80s.
Teddy Ruxpin
What does Ralphie want for Christmas in “A Christmas Story?”
Red Rider BB gun
In “The Chipmunk Song,” what do the chipmunks want for Christmas besides a plane that loops the loop?
A hula hoop
This dark fairy tale about a brother, a sister, and a witch they meet in the woods, was the inspiration for gingerbread houses.
Hansel and Gretel
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies
Kissing under the mistletoe
What brand of scooter was a must-have Christmas gift for children in 2000?
Razor
What is the name of the head elf in the 1994 movie “The Santa Clause”?
Bernard
The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written to celebrate what holiday?
Thanksgiving
This is the family name of Tiny Tim and his father Bob in Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol.”
Cratchit
Popping tubes used in the U.K. to hold gifts and small treats go by this explosive name
Christmas crackers
According to legend, the tradition of hanging stockings dates back to Saint Nicholas. What were the first stocking stuffers? Hint: They weren’t toys.
Gold Coins
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
Elmo Shropshire wrote what comedy song about a fateful Christmas accident caused by too much eggnog?
"Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer"
Which beloved tale by O. Henry sees a husband and wife make heartfelt sacrifices to buy one another a gift at Christmas?
Gift of the Magi
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts
Krampus
The Ohio Art toy company purchased the rights to manufacture l'Ecran magique ("the Magic Writer") and renamed the product to what more commonly-known name? The toy was released during 1960 and sold 600,000 units that first year, becoming one of the defining toys of the Baby Boom era.
Etch A Sketch