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Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find this father in this 2003 Christmas classic.
What is "Elf"?
Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance.
What is gingerbread?
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
What is eggnog?
Children leave this tasty treat for Santa on Christmas Eve.
What are milk and cookies?
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.
What is kissing under the mistletoe?
In "A Christmas Story", Ralphie's father wins a lamp shaped like this body part as a runner-up prize winner in a newspaper contest.
What is a woman's leg?
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves annually—surprisingly high for a dessert many love to hate.
What is fruitcake?
This Jewish holiday is known as the "Festival of Lights”.
What is Hanukkah?
This cultural festival celebrates African harvest traditions.
What is Kwanzaa?
The English also refer to Santa Claus by this proper-sounding name.
What is Father Christmas?
Original SNL cast member, this actor plays Clark Griswold in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation".
Who is Chevy Chase?
These classic Christmas sweets start as striped loaves before being twisted into thin, hook-shaped treats
What are candy canes?
This timeless Christmas song’s lyrics describe a winter ride in a one-horse open sleigh without mentioning “Christmas.”
What is “Jingle Bells”?
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
What is the Elf on a Shelf?
It is Hawaii’s way to say, “Merry Christmas to you.”
What is “Mele kalikimaka”?
In this holiday classic, an angel, Clarence, helps George Bailey realize the value of his life.
What is "It's a Wonderful Life"?
Rather than dining on turkey, the Whos in Whoville in Dr. Seuss’s Christmas classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” enjoy this descriptively named main dish.
What is roast beast?
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
What is an old silk hat?
Children who misbehave may find a lump of this black rock in their stockings on Christmas morning.
What is coal?
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is a poinsettia?
Online debate continues over whether this Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman action flick is a Christmas film.
What is “Die Hard”?
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
What is figgy pudding?
This traditional song is commonly sung at the stroke of midnight to welcome the New Year.
What is Auld Lang Syne?
This country is credited with starting the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree.
What is Germany?
This astronomical event marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is winter solstice?