Holiday Movies
The second in the franchise was set in New York City - where Kevin McCallister got lost.
Home Alone
A non-alcoholic treat - usually topped off with marshmallows.
Hot Chocolate
Arguably the queen of Christmas - this song has made her $60 million between 1994 and 2016.
All I Want For Christmas - Mariah Carey
It's celebrated on December 25th.
Christmas Day
1952: Hasbro encouraged kids to play with their food
Mr. Potato Head
Adam Sandler stars in this animated movie about Hanukkah
Eight Crazy Nights
Hot Apple Cider
Blue was the color of his Christmas album.
Elvis
This year it starts on December 18th and concludes on December 26th.
1996: I'm sure he would like you to stop that
Tickle Me Elmo
One of my favorites - a little obscure - but still a classic in my eyes. Starring Sinbad and Phil Hartman - this movie follows a dad trying to get a Turbo Man for his son.
Jingle All The Way
A Christmas staple - usually made with heavy cream, cinnamon, and of course alcohol - usually brandy.
Eggnog
In this song - it describes making the object out of clay.
Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel
This holiday was created by activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions.
Kwanzaa
2007: Nintendo's revolutionary gaming system with movement
Wii
Some are calling it a "Lohanissance" - and many are rooting for Lindsay Lohan after she just released this new Christmas movie for Netflix.
Falling for Christmas
German immigrants and German Americans largely popularized the concept of stringing this snack as a yuletide decoration.
Popcorn
One of my favorites - it's the item that the Alvin really wanted in their Chipmunk Christmas song.
Hula hoop
This country popularized having Kentucky Fried Chicken - yes KFC - for Christmas dinner.
1981: I'm really happy when I complete just one side
Rubik's Cube
A Christmas classic - it was reinvented in 1994 with Mara Wilson - who just starred in Mrs. Doubtfire the year before as the youngest child.
Miracle on 34th Street
Chocolate coins are gifted during Hanukkah - they have this four letter name.
Gelt
Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano popularized Merry Christmas in Spanish with this hit song.
Feliz Navidad
In Austria and Bavaria, St. Nicholas gifts good kids gifts, while this half-man, half-goat comes around and drags the bad ones away.
Krampus
1997: I'm pretty sure the Princess Diana one is still in my childhood closet in my mom's house
Beanie Babies