Movies
In the wizarding world created by J. K. Rowling, what is the surname of the boy called Harry who goes to Hogwarts?
Potter
“Bohemian Rhapsody” is one of the most famous songs by which British rock band?
Queen
what is the name of the fried potato side most commonly eaten with fish?
Chips
In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, what did “my true love send to me” on the first day?
A partridge in a pear tree
Which famous tower in Paris is one of the most visited landmarks in the world?
The Eiffel Tower
In which Christmas movie is a young boy accidentally left behind while his family goes on holiday, and he fights off burglars?
Home Alone
Complete this lyric from a classic UK Christmas song by Wham!: “Last Christmas, I gave you my ____.”
Heart
What Italian dish consists of rice cooked slowly in stock until it is creamy, sometimes with mushrooms or seafood?
Risotto
In the poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (often called “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”), how many reindeer are named pulling Santa’s sleigh?
Eight
What is the largest ocean on Earth, covering roughly one-third of the planet’s surface?
The Pacific Ocean
In “Love Actually”, which city is the main setting where all the different love stories are happening?
London
The ballad “Someone Like You” is sung by which British artist known for powerful breakup songs?
Adelle
What is the name of the Japanese dish of vinegared rice combined with raw fish or other toppings, often rolled in seaweed?
Sushi
In the song “Jingle Bells”, what type of sleigh are we riding in?
A one-horse open sleigh
Cairo and Alexandria are major cities along the River Nile in which country?
Egypt
In which sci-fi film do humans live on a polluted Earth while robots clean up the mess, featuring a little robot who loves an old film?
Wall-E
Complete this ABBA lyric: “You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your ____.”
Life
What Italian dish is made of a flat base of dough baked with tomato sauce, cheese and toppings such as pepperoni or vegetables?
Pizza
What plant with red berries and green leaves is often hung up so people can kiss underneath it?
Mistletoe
What is the highest mountain in the world above sea level, located in the Himalayas between Nepal and China/Tibet?
Mount Everest
Which animated film features a Scottish princess with wild red hair who is handy with a bow and arrow?
Brave
The 1990s Britpop anthem “Wonderwall” is by which Manchester band?
Oasis
In Japanese cuisine, thin slices of raw fish served without rice are called what?
Sashimi
What do children often hang up on Christmas Eve for Santa to fill with small gifts?
Stockings
What is the name of the large desert that stretches across much of North Africa?
The Sahara Desert (accept “Sahara”)