Finish That Carol! 🎶
I don’t want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing I need…I don’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree. I just want you for my own. More than you could ever know. Make my wish come true”
(All I Want for Christmas Is You!)
When she was younger, Ophelia’s “husband-to-be” was this Christmas character.
Who is Jack Skellington?
He’s green, grumpy, and eventually learns that Christmas “doesn’t come from a store.”
Who is the Grinch? → (accept: How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
This creamy holiday drink is made with milk, eggs, sugar, and spices.
What is eggnog?
This is the name of Santa’s wife.
Who is Mrs. Claus?
In this country, Santa is often called Father Christmas and children pull crackers at dinner.
What is the United Kingdom?
“Have yourself a merry little Christmas, let your heart be light…”
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“…from now on, our troubles will be out of sight.”
On Christmas 2023, Mom made us think we were going here before revealing our real trip to Universal Studios for Luna’s Harry Potter dream destination.
What is Roswell, New Mexico?
This animated movie tells the story of a train that takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
What is The Polar Express?
This striped candy is shaped like a shepherd’s staff and is a classic Christmas treat.
What is a candy cane?
This magical item is said to let Santa into homes without chimneys.
What is a Magic Christmas Key
In this country, children leave shoes out for gifts from St. Nicholas.
What is Germany (or Netherlands)?
“God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay…”
“…remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas Day.”
This unconventional material became our family’s Christmas tree in 2024.
What are green streamers?
Kevin McCallister defends his house from two burglars nicknamed the Wet Bandits in this holiday comedy.
What is Home Alone?
These cookies are decorated with colorful icing and sprinkles and are a favorite to bake with kids at Christmas.
What are sugar cookies?
This is the total number of Santa’s reindeer when you include Rudolph. Bonus if you can name them in order. Extra $500
What is nine? Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph.
In Japan, many people celebrate Christmas by eating this fast-food meal.
What is KFC (fried chicken)?
“Do you hear what I hear? A song, a song, high above the trees…”
“…with a voice as big as the sea.”
In 2022, we went with Aunty MJ to pet one of Santa’s real-life helpers
What is a reindeer?
In this movie, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by spirits who show him his past, present, and future on Christmas Eve.
What is A Christmas Carol?
This hard, crunchy candy is made by cooking sugar with peanuts until it snaps when broken.
What is peanut brittle?
In many European countries, Santa is known by this name, meaning “Father Christmas.”
Who is St. Nicholas?
In Mexico, families celebrate Christmas with a nine-night tradition reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter.
What is Las Posadas?
"Pa rum pum pum pum, pa rum pum pum pum…"
“…pa rum pum pum pum, pa rum pum pum pum.”
Our Elf on the Shelf now has two “counts of kidnapping” for magically teleporting these two family members to create a Christmas miracle.
Who are Dad and Aunty MJ?
This 1989 holiday comedy stars Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold and features a wildly over-the-top Christmas light display.
What is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
Named after Ohio’s state tree, these no-bake treats are peanut butter fudge partially dipped in chocolate.
What are buckeyes?
In some European traditions, this companion of St. Nicholas punishes naughty children.
Who is Krampus?
In this South American country, people roller-skate to church on Christmas Eve, sometimes tying strings to their toes while they sleep.
What is Venezuela?