Christmas Movies
In It’s a Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings?
An Angel gets its wings
This spiced cookie dates back to medieval Europe and was often baked into religious shapes.
The tradition of hanging stockings comes from a legend about Saint Nicholas secretly providing this.
Gold coins or gifts
What’s the original name of Santa Claus in Dutch tradition?
Sinterklaas
Which Christmas decoration was once made of real silver?
Tinsel
In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what animal causes chaos in the living room?
Squirrel
What color were candy canes originally?
White
This date marks the official end of the Christmas season in many Christian traditions.
What is January 6th (Epiphany)?
What sweet bread is traditionally served in Italy during Christmas?
Pannetone
What Christmas symbol is traditionally associated with peace and goodwill?
Dove
Bing Crosby sang “White Christmas” in which two movies?
Holiday Inn (1942) and White Christmas (1954)
What dessert is traditionally set on fire in the UK during Christmas?
A Christmas Pudding
In which country do they hide brooms on Christmas Eve to keep away witches?
Norway
Which country started the practice of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
This Christmas symbol was originally made from real candles before electricity became common.
What are Christmas Lights
In A Christmas Story (1983), what gift does Ralphie desperately want?
A Red Ryder BB gun
What sweet sauce is commonly served with Christmas pudding?
Brandy Sauce
What were the first artificial Christmas trees made of?
Dyed goose feathers
What do many people in Japan eat for their Christmas meal?
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Originally straight white sugar sticks, they were bent into a "J" shape to represent a shepherd's crook now named a Candy Cane. What do the two colors on the Candy cane symbolize?
The white color symbolizes purity, while the red stripes represent the blood of Jesus.
In Elf, what does Buddy add to his spaghetti?
Syrup
Which country is famous for making “bûche de Noël” (Yule log cake)?
France
What year did the first Christmas card get sent?
1843
In Austria and Germany, what horned mythical figure accompanies St. Nicholas during Christmas time to punish naughty children?
Krampus
Usually placed at the top of the tree, what does the Christmas Star represent?
The Christmas Star represents the Star of Bethlehem that guided the Wise Men to Jesus.