Movies
In Home Alone, where is the McCallister family going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
This song begins with the lyrics, “Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh.”
Jingle Bells
This jolly man is famous for delivering presents to children on Christmas Eve, riding a sleigh pulled by reindeer.
Santa Claus
This classic doll, first introduced in 1959, comes dressed in a variety of outfits and careers.
Barbie
Santa’s sleigh is pulled by these flying animals.
Reindeer
What is the name of the magical train that takes children to the North Pole in the 2004 animated film featuring Tom Hanks?
The Polar Express
In “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what color is Rudolph’s nose?
Red
This green character tries to steal Christmas from the Whos in Whoville.
The Grinch
First sold in 1955, this toy lets children build anything by snapping small plastic bricks together.
LEGO
In popular culture, this is the magical location where Santa Claus lives and prepares for Christmas.
North Pole
Which actor plays Buddy the Elf in the movie Elf?
Will Ferrell
This popular song tells the story of a snowman who comes to life.
Frosty the Snowman
This snowman comes to life when a magical hat is placed on his head.
Frosty the Snowman
These small, round toys with flexible springs became a popular toy in the 1960s, bouncing down stairs.
Slinky
This is the name of Santa’s wife, often depicted helping him at the North Pole.
Mrs. Claus
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Max
What song describes Santa as checking his list twice and finding out who’s naughty or nice?
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
In A Christmas Carol, this miserly character is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.
Ebenezer Scrooge
Introduced in 1964, this spinning top toy can “walk the dog” and perform tricks when wound up.
Yo-Yo
The poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” lists all the original reindeer. Name any three.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, Blitzen
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is the name of Jack Skellington’s ghost-dog?
Zero
Which Christmas song took 6 weeks to reach #1 in 2019, despite being released 25 years earlier?
All I Want for Christmas Is You
In the movie The Polar Express, this character helps guide children to the North Pole and shows them the first gift of Christmas.
The Conductor
This electronic pet from the 1990s required feeding, cleaning, and attention from its owner.
Tamagotchi
This reindeer’s name is also the name of a celestial body often seen shining in the night sky.
Comet