Christmas Movies
What is the first gift of Christmas in the Polar Express?
A silver bell from Santa’s sleigh
What happens on January 6th?
In Spanish, Three Kings' Day is called El Día de los Reyes Magos, often shortened to Día de Reyes, which celebrates the arrival of the Three Wise Men (Los Reyes Magos) bringing gifts to baby Jesus
How many reindeer does Santa have?
8 Reindeer
Where is the poinsettia flower from?
Mexico!
In the catholic faith, what do we call the time before Jesus was born and after?
BC (Before Christ) and AD (Anno Domini, Latin for "in the year of the Lord") are traditional terms marking years relative to the estimated birth of Jesus
What is the nickname of the pair of burglars who try to break into the McCallisters’ home?
The “Wet Bandits”
What is the name of the scary, horned mythical figure from Alpine folklore that follows St. Nicholas around, terrorizing naughty children?
During Christmastime in some European areas like Austria and Bavaria, you’ll probably see a lot of Krampus — horns, hairy hide and all.
How many gifts were in the 12 days of Christmas song?
364 total gifts
What fairytale are gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel and Gretel
What does Emmanuel Mean?
("God with us")
How many Santa Clause movies are there?
Three
Which sports league has played a game on Christmas Day almost every year since its inception in 1946?
The NBA has dribbled itself into our hearts for over 70 years.
How many home alone movies are there? (all of them not just the ones with Kevin!)
Here are all six films in order:
What was the first song sang in space?
Jingle Bells
Simbang Gabi is a cherished nine-day series of dawn Masses , leading up to Christmas, allowing farmers to attend before sunrise, and is also known as Misa de Gallo ("Rooster's Mass"). It's a major Catholic tradition, a spiritual preparation for Jesus' birth.
In which country is this celebrated?
Philippines
In the movie Elf, what song do people sing to raise the amount of Christmas spirit?
"Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”
What is the most popular meal for Christmas in Japan?
A: McDonalds Big Mac
B: Steamed fish heads and eyeballs
C: KFC Fried Chicken
D: Traditional soy cakes mixed with crab and deep-fried
KFC Fried Chicken
How tall is the Rockefeller Christmas Tree?
75ft
Which U.S. state has a town named Santa Claus?
Indiana
"Leuken," or more commonly Lebkuchen, is a beloved, traditional Christmas cookie from which country?
It's known as a spiced gingerbread-like treat, often made with honey, nuts, and warm spices.
Germany
What time is the Grinch set to have dinner with himself (and he can’t cancel it again)?
6:30 p.m.
In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
B. The original St. Nick was a big turkey … er, I mean, he was Turkish by birth.
What is the average age that children stop believing in Santa?
8 years old
Which fruit used to be a popular stocking stuffer?
Orange
Wigilia is the traditional Christmas Eve vigil supper, a significant family feast focused on faith and togetherness, starting only after the first star appears, featuring a meatless meal of 12 symbolic dishes, the sharing of a blessed wafer, and symbolic gestures like hay under the tablecloth, all preceding midnight mass. Which country is this celebrated in?
Poland