Movies & Pop-Culture
This small who-girl believes Christmas is more than Presents.
Who is Cindy Lou Who?
Instead of a Christmas Tree, Festivus is celebrated with this very simple object
What is an aluminum pole?
This 1990's electronic pet became a global craze requiring constant feeding and attention - talk about high maintenance!
What is a Tomagotchi?
Often served in December, this warm beverage mixes milk, sugar, and eggs, and is sometimes spiked by your uncle.
What is eggnog?
This holiday is known as the Festival of Lights and is celebrated by lighting candles for 8 crazy nights.
What is Hanukkah?
In this 2004 animated film, a magical train transports children to the north pole on Christmas Eve.
What is The Polar Express?
This winter chore is responsible for more than 10,000 emergency room visits each year, and more neighborly grumbling than almost any other holiday activity.
What is shoveling snow?
Arriving in 1983 with adoption certificates, these popular plush dolls made holiday shoppers pick their favorites.
What are Cabbage Patch Kids?
In this country, mince pies are a quintessential Christmas treat filled with spiced dried fruit, suet or brandy. A jolly old snack!
What is England?
This weeklong celebration begins on December 26 and focuses on the principles such as unity, self-determination, and collective responsibility.
What is Kwanzaa?
In the movie, The Grinch (2000), this actor played the live-action version of the green holiday grump from Mount Crumpit.
Who is Jim Carrey?
DAILY DOUBLE!
A Muppet Christmas Carol
This 1960's toy let children create glowing images using colored pegs - truly a bright idea.
What is the Lite-Brite?
In Japan, millions of people eat a meal from this fast-food chain on Christmas Eve due to a 1970's marketing campaign.
What is KFC?
The Norse called it "Yule", this phenomenon marks the shortest day of the year occurring around December 21st.
What is The Winter Solstice?
This 1965 animated special became a holiday classic and is known for introducing the world to a sad little tree that needs just a bit of love.
What is A Charlie Brown Christmas?
This frosty brother from The Year Without Santa Clause insists he's not grumpy, he's just never wants to know a day that's over 40 degrees.
Who is the Snow Miser?
Released in the 1980's, this building toy encouraged kids to stick together by snapping colorful plastic rods and connectors into endless creations.
What is K'NEX
This traditional Jewish fried food is commonly eaten during Hanukkah to commemorate the miracle of the oil.
What are latkes?
This Hindu festival, often occurring in late fall, celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and is observed with lamps, sweets, and fireworks.
What is Diwali?
In Elf, Buddy's biological father works in this industry, which becomes a key plot point when Buddy arrives in New York.
What is (children's) publishing?
In Alpine folklore, this horned creature accompanies Saint Nicholas during the Christmas season, punishing misbehaving children by carrying them away in a basket.
Who is Krampus?
Debuting in the 1920's, this cymbal-clapping monkey toy really made a big noise - and later became a horror icon.
What is the Jolly Chimp?
This Italian sweet bread, filled with dried fruit is a holiday staple, though people often debate whether it's delicious or a doorstop.
What is panettone?
In China and many East Asian communities this festival goes over the moon with traditional foods to celebrate good fortune, family gatherings, and red envelopes stuffed with cash.
What is The Lunar New Year?