Holiday Movies
These movies are about a young man who finds himself isolated during the holidays. The protagonist's family goes to France AND Florida without him.
What is Home Alone 1 and 2?
For people who celebrate Christmas, this food is left out on the eve of Christmas for Santa's Reindeer.
What are carrots?
For those that celebrate Christmas, these are often hung near fireplaces for a special someone to leave gifts. Many many years ago, people would expect fruit as a gift in these popular xmas items.
What is a Stocking?
On December 4, 1881 this popular (and local) newspaper had its very first issue published.
What is the Los Angeles Times (LA Times)?
Finish the song lyric: It's beginning to look a lot like christmas, _________ ____ __.
Where is "Everywhere you go?"
This holiday movie/book/animated tv special was first created in 1957 by a "Doctor." The protagonist and his "best-friend," Max, discover the true importance of the holiday season.
What is Dr. Suess' How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
These delicious items are often made out of potatoes! When not made from potatoes - they are usually found at the breakfast table.
What are Latkes (Potato Pancakes)?
In popular Jewish tradition - the oils left flames ablaze for 8 whole nights. Nowadays for the popular holiday, Hanukkah, those that follow the Jewish faith light this famous item to celebrate their faith.
What is a menorah?
On December 6, 1884 - this popular American monument (hint) had its construction completed. It still stands tall in the U.S today and is a popular tourist destination on the East Coast.
What is the Washington Monument?
Finish the song lyric: Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down. Run, run Rudolph 'cause I'm reelin' like a _____- __- _____!
What is a "merry-go-round?"
This holiday film is not conventionally a "holiday" movie - it takes place in Russia in 1905, it is a musical, and features its titular instrument player in a unique location!
What is "Fiddler on the Roof?"
This festive drink can be made for both kids AND adults (thought the adult version has a few more ingredients than the kid's version). It is commonly made with milk, cream, egg yolk, nutmeg, cinnamon, and egg white.
What is eggnog?
This popular gift exchange game is often played during the holidays. It goes by many names depending on where you live + what it is called by those around you.
What is white elephant, nasty Christmas, bad Santa, the grinch game, etc.?
On December 7, 1941 - the U.S formally entered World War II after the attack on which U.S Naval base?
What is Pearl Harbor (in Hawaii)?
Finish the song lyric: I have a little dreidel. I made it out of clay. And when it's dry and ready. Then ______ _ _____ ____!
What is "dreidel I shall play?"
This animated holiday movie takes place over the course of (hint) EIGHT evenings. It stars a very young and animated Adam Sandler.
What is "Eight Crazy Nights?"
In Dr. Suess' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" many of the Who's eat this food (including the Grinch himself).
What is "Who-Hash?"
This popular game is commonly played by those who celebrate Hanukkah. It involves a 4-sided spinner with a different Hebrew letter on each side.
What is a dreidel?
In December of 1991 - this massive country broke apart and became a collection of small independent countries. This happened after decades of conflict and tension between itself the U.S (hint: a very cold conflict)
What is the Soviet Union?
Finish the song lyric: Oh, I won't ask for much this Christmas, I won't even wish for snow (and I)
I'm just gonna keep on waiting underneath the ________!
What is mistletoe?
This holiday movie involves the death of Santa Clause, stolen identity, and a child custody case.
What is "The Santa Clause?"
This popular food can be made into many different shapes. Some popular icons of this food include "men" (or women) and houses. One of the popular characters in Shrek is also made out of this food.
What is Gingerbread?
This holiday involves honoring ancestors, sharing a feast, celebrating African + African American culture, and recognizing self-determination. This holiday was thought of and created by Dr. Malana Karanga (who still currently teaches at Cal State Long Beach!)
What is Kwanzaa?
On December 6, 1921 - this small country/island won its independence from England. The northern territory still falls under Britain's authority to this day.
Where is "Ireland?"
Finish the song lyric: On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me - Three _____ ____, two _____ ____, and a ______ in a pear tree.
What are "French hens, turtle doves, and a partridge?"