Classic Christmas Movies
Kevin McCallister defends his home from burglars in this 1990 film.
What is Home Alone?
This calendar counts down the days until Christmas.
What is an Advent calendar?
Santa’s sleigh is pulled by this many reindeer (not counting Rudolph).
What is eight?
These frosted cookies are often shaped like trees, stars, or bells.
What are sugar cookies?
Deaf families often sign this cheerful holiday greeting to each other.
What is “Merry Christmas” in ASL?
Buddy travels to New York City in this holiday comedy.
What is Elf?
In Mexico, families celebrate this nine-day tradition leading up to Christmas.
What is Las Posadas?
These helpers are often depicted as making toys in Santa’s workshop.
Who are the elves?
These cookies are often left out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
What are chocolate chip cookies?
Deaf children visiting Santa at holiday events can share their wishes directly using this.
What is American Sign Language (ASL)?
This film shows George Bailey what life would be like if he’d never been born.
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
In Sweden, this festival honors Saint Lucia with candlelit processions.
What is St. Lucia’s Day?
This reindeer’s name means “thunder” in German.
Who is Donner?
This warm drink is made with milk, sugar, and sometimes topped with whipped cream.
What is hot chocolate?
This Deaf actor starred in the Hallmark Christmas movie A Season to Celebrate.
Who is Marlee Matlin?
Jack Skellington discovers Christmas in this animated film.
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
In Japan, many families eat this fast-food meal on Christmas.
What is KFC?
This poem introduced the names of Santa’s reindeer.
What is “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (’Twas the Night Before Christmas)?
This sweet bread is filled with fruit and sometimes nuts, often given as a gift.
What is fruitcake?
At Deaf community Christmas parties, carols are performed this way instead of sung.
What is signing Christmas carols in ASL?
This 1983 movie features Ralphie Parker wanting a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.
What is A Christmas Story?
This country’s tradition includes hiding a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree.
What is Germany?
This figure, known as “Father Christmas,” is the UK’s version of Santa Claus.
Who is Father Christmas?
This creamy holiday drink is made with eggs, milk, and nutmeg.
What is eggnog?
In the 1994 remake of this Christmas movie, Santa uses ASL to speak with a young Deaf girl.
What is Miracle on 34th Street?