Christmas Movies
Who tries to stop Christmas from coming, by stealing all things of Christmas from “the Who’s”?
The Grinch
Who spies on kids and reports back to Santa?
Elf on a Shelf
What do you leave for Santa?
Cookies & milk
Which milk-based beverage is available around the Christmas holidays and comes in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions?
Eggnog
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsels
What animated film depicted a train that took kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The Polar Express
In “The Christmas Song,” who did the narrator see kissing Santa Claus under the mistletoe?
Mommy
Which popular holiday plant is known to be an aphrodisiac?
Mistletoe
How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
What made Frosty come to life in the movie “Frosty the Snowman?”
His hat
How many reindeer were in the story “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
Eight. Rudolph wasn’t in the story.
What alcohol is used to “spike” eggnog?
Rum
What are two other names for Santa Claus?
Saint Nick and Kris Kringle
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
What was the real department store featured in a Christmas movie and what was the name of the movie?
Macys, Miracle on 34th Street
Three of Santa’s reindeer’s names begin with the letter “D.” What are those names?
Dancer, Dasher, and Donner
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
An angel
December 26th, the day after Christmas is celebrated as ___________?
Boxing Day
In the song “Winter Wonderland,” what do we call the snowman?
Parson Brown
What does Santa say at the end of “A Visit from St. Nicholas” book?
Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
What fairy tale inspired gingerbread houses?
The Brothers Grimm “Hansel and Gretel”
According to tradition, when should you have your Christmas tree down by?
January 6. Christmas trees should be kept up until 12 nights after Christmas. In the Christian religion, the Christmas season ends on the Epiphany, which is celebrated on 1/6.
Which country was the first to use the tradition of Christmas trees?
Germany
Which U.S. state was the first to declare Christmas an official holiday?
Oklahoma
What were the names of the Ghosts in A Christmas Carol?
Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come
How many gifts in total were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song?
364
How many days are in the advent calendar?
24/25
What country is the Poinsettia, with its red and green foliage, native to?
Mexico
What popular Christmas song makes the Billboard Top 100 every year for the past 10+ years?
All I Want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey