Christmas songs
Finish the lyric:
But I won't get in the mood
I'm avoiding every mistletoe until I know it's ...
True love that he thinks of
So next Christmas I'm not all alone, boy
He’s a grumpy green guy who lives on a mountain and steals Christmas.
The Grinch
True or false?
In Australia, is it true that they celebrate Christmas with palm trees?
True, many Australians incorporate palm trees into their Christmas celebration.
What jolly old man in a red suit brings presents to children on Christmas Eve in most English-speaking countries?
Santa Claus
What sweet treat do people often hang on Christmas trees or leave out for Santa in many countries?
Candy canes
Who wrote the song:
"It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas"
Michael Bublé
Kevin screams and puts aftershave on his face after his family leaves him here.
Home Alone
In which country is it traditional to eat KFC for Christmas dinner, with people often ordering months in advance?
Japan
What is the French name for Santa Claus?
Pére Noël
In the UK and many Commonwealth countries, what flaming Christmas dessert is made with dried fruit, suet, and brandy?
Christmas pudding
Finish the lyric:
You will get a sentimental feelin' when you hear ...
Voices singing "Let's be jolly"
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Ralphie really wants a Red Ryder BB gun in this movie
A Christmas Story
Which country started the tradition of the Christmas tree? (Originally called Tannenbaun)
Germany
In the Netherlands, Santa arrives by boat from Spain and rides a white horse. What is he called there?
Sinterklass
In Sweden and Norway, the Christmas table isn’t complete without a big cold buffet. What is this feast called?
Julbord
Who wrote the song:
A marshmallow world
Dean Martin
This animated Netflix movie explains how the very first Santa started delivering presents with a postman and a carpenter
Klaus
In Venezuela, people in Caracas traditionally travel to Christmas Eve Mass on what unusual form of transportation?
Venezuela
In Russia, who is the blue-robed (sometimes red) gift-bringer who is helped by his granddaughter the Snow Maiden?
Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost)
What spicy, warm drink made with red wine, citrus, and spices is popular in Germany (Glühwein) and across Europe at Christmas markets?
Mulled wine
Finish the lyric:
There are jingle bells and Christmas carols singing
By the ...
children who are walking in the street
This 1992 sequel has Kevin McCallister using the Plaza Hotel’s phone system to book a room with his dad’s credit card and a recorded voice of his uncle ordering this gangster film.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
In which country do children leave their shoes by the fireplace for Sinterklaas to fill with gifts on December 5 or 6?
Netherlands (also Belgium & Luxembourg)
In the German-speaking Alps, good children (especially girls) traditionally receive gifts from a golden-haired angelic figure who represents the Christ Child. What is this figure called?
Christkind / Christkindl
In Mexico and parts of Latin America, what fruity, cinnamon-spiced Christmas punch is traditionally served hot on Christmas Eve (and has many regional names)?
Ponche Navideño (or just ponche)