Traditions
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
This piece of clothing brought Frosty the Snowman to life.
What is his old silk hat
This “Home Alone” character fends off a pair of robbers by building slapstick traps in his house.
Who is Kevin McAlister
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
What is figgy pudding
Where was baby Jesus born?
In Bethlehem
In Mexico, children break open these hanging papier mache sculptures to release the gifts inside.
What are pinatas
he other reindeer would not let Rudolph join in any of these activities.
What are reindeer games
Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.
What is “Elf”
These classic Christmas sweets begin as striped loaves before a machine pulls and twists it into thin, hook-shaped treats.
What are candy canes
If you leave treats for Santa’s reindeer, then make sure you put out these crunchy vegetables.
What are carrots.
This dark fairy tale about a brother, a sister, and a witch they meet in the woods, was the inspiration for gingerbread houses.
What is Hansel and Gretel
This familiar sleighing song was the first Earth tune played in outer space.
What is “Jingle Bells”
In this cinematic holiday heart warmer, George Bailey receives a visit from an angel who helps him realize the importance of his own existence.
What is “It’s a Wonderful Life
This beverage giant was the first company to use Santa Claus in an advertising campaign.
What is Coca-Cola
During the holidays, this famous New York City landmark features a colossal Christmas tree and a popular ice-skating rink.
What is Rockefeller Center
The wise men brought these three gifts for the baby Jesus, not the most useful items to give a newborn.
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh
The color of Elvis’s suede shoes, as well as the Christmas he will have without you.
What is blue
There is an ongoing debate online about whether this action flick starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman is actually a Christmas film.
What is “Die Hard”
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
What is nutmeg
This giggling red monster was the hit of the holidays as the best-selling Christmas toy of 1996.
What is Tickle Me Elmo
At Christmastime, Santa rings a bell in front of grocery stores and collects money in red kettles for this charitable organization.
What is the Salvation Army
In his original 1943 recording of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”, Bing Crosby crooned, “Christmas Eve will find me…” here.
What is where the love light gleams
In 1994’s “The Santa Clause,” Tim Allen’s character takes over as Santa after this accident kills the original Santa Clause.
What is falling off a roof
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate.
What is fruitcake
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.
What is kissing under the mistletoe