Movie and Television
In Home Alone (1990), what is the name of the young boy who is left behind when his family goes on vacation?
Kevin McCallister
The player with the most Christmas Day games played in NBA history has played in 17 Christmas Day games, making him the record holder for most appearances on the holiday.
LeBron James
What iconic Cleveland holiday event features thousands of lights and takes place in downtown Cleveland each December?
WinterFest
What is the name of the reindeer who leads Santa’s sleigh in the poem A Visit from St. Nicholas?
Rudolph
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Germany
In Elf (2003), Buddy the Elf travels to New York City to find his father. What is his father’s name?
Walter Hobbs
In the 2004 film Elf, what sport does Buddy the Elf play professionally when he is in the North Pole?
Ice Hockey
The Cleveland Orchestra performs a special holiday concert every year at this venue
Severance Hall
In The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg, what is the first gift given to the children at the North Pole?
A bell from Santa's Sleigh
What is the name of the holiday that celebrates the Jewish festival of lights, often celebrated around the same time as Christmas?
Hanukkah
In The Santa Clause (1994), what event causes Scott Calvin to accidentally become Santa Claus?
FALLING OFF THE ROOF
In the 1970s, the NHL began hosting a Christmas Eve Game that became a tradition for two teams, marking one of the first major holiday rivalries in professional sports? Name one
The Boston Bruins and the Montreal Canadiens
Cleveland holds a tree lighting ceremony to mark the start of the holiday season in what downtown location?
Public Square
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss, what is the Grinch's heart size before his change of heart
Two Sizes Too Small
In this country's Christmas tradition, a Jolasveinar of the 13 "Yule Lads" brings gifts or mischief to children during the holiday season
Iceland
In It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), what is the name of the bank that George Bailey works for, which faces a crisis when the bank's funds are accidentally misplaced?
Bailey Bros. Building and Loan
Which NBA player made a record-setting 12 Christmas Day game appearances, including his famous 2009 game where he scored 47 points?
Kobe Bryant
What decade saw the City of Cleveland light up Public Square for the first time?
1940's
How many reindeer guide Santa's sleigh in the book "Night Before Christmas"
Eight
In the movie A Christmas Story, what is the name of the Red Ryder BB gun that Ralphie wants for Christmas?
The Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle
In A Christmas Carol, which ghost is the first to visit Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve?
The Ghost of Christmas Past
Famous American football quarterback Bart Starr led the this team to a victory in the 1967 NFL Championship, which was played on December 31st and became known as the “Ice Bowl”?
Green Bay Packers
He and his family moved to Strongsville, Ohio in 1853 and he attended Cleveland's Central High School. Sixty years later, he was considered the richest man in the world and had a fortune worth 2% of the U.S. GDP. Who is this man
John D Rockefeller
What are the names of the Three Ghosts in a Christmas Carol
Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, Future
In the UK, what is the name of the traditional Christmas dessert made of suet, dried fruits, and spices, often served with brandy butter?
Christmas Pudding