Christmas Movies
In this classic holiday film, a boy named Kevin is left home alone during Christmas. What is the title of this movie?
Home Alone
In the UK, the tradition of opening the Alms box and distributing money to the poor was done on what day?
Boxing Day
Finish the lyric:
Later we’ll have some pumpkin pie
And we’ll do some ______
Carolling
What do you call the Christmas dinner favourites that are made of sausages wrapped in bacon?
Pigs in blankets
Who helps Santa make toys in his workshop?
His Elves
What decoration do we usually decorate with lights and balls?
A christmas tree
Who is the best Jeopardy presenter of all time?
Thomas Wood
What real-life celebrity couple stars as Santa and Mrs. Claus in The Christmas Chronicles?
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn
What country gave us the songs O Christmas Tree and Silent Night?
Germany
What does Mariah Carey want for Christmas?
You
Which fruit was traditionally put in a Christmas stocking?
Orange/Clementine
What do naughty children traditionally receive from Santa?
A lump of coal
People kiss under it. What is it called?
Misletoe
What is the name of the man who is associated with winter. He is also called "Old Man Winter".
Jack Frost
Which Terrifier film takes place during the holiday season?
Terrifier 3
What is wassail?
Hot, mulled cider
What did my true love send to me on the 6th day of Christmas?
6 geese-a-laying
Which spirit is added to butter and served with Christmas pudding?
Brandy
Which reindeer is the newest addition to the team?
Ruldolph, created in 1939 for a Montgomery Ward promotion.
Riddle: I'm a cookie you might like to eat, and some might say I'm a favored Christmas treat. I have brown arms, eyes and don't forget my feet. What am I?
A gingerbreadman
What's the name of the angel in It's a Wonderful Life?
Clarence
Which Christmas movie character was originally created for a department store advertisement in 1939?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Santa Claus goes by what name in France?
Pere Noel
In Jingle Bells, what are we dashing through the snow on?
One-horse open sleighd
What is my favourite dish/food on Christmas day?
Pigs in Blankets
What are the names of the three reindeer whose names start with 'D'?
Dasher, Dancer, Donner
What do we hang on the door during Christmas?
A wreath
Scrooge, the main character in A Christmas Carol has inspired movies, plays and more. What’s his biggest flaw?
He’s greedy
Which musical instrument does Jack give Charlie in Jack Frost?
A harmonica
In India, lanterns shaped like what are strung up between houses?
Stars
Who released ‘Lonely This Christmas’ in 1975?
Mud
Which drink do the characters sing about in the Christmas classic, Polar Express?
Hot Chocolate
How many female reindeer are included in Santa’s original lineup?
0
What is traditionally left out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve?
Cookies and Milk
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is Jack Skellington's nickname?
The Pumpkin King
Which award-winning actor provided the narration for How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)?
Anthony Hopkins
he Cavalcade of Lights is celebrated in what Canadian city?
Toronto
Finish the lyric:
Everyone’s gathering around the fire
Chestnuts roasting __________
Like a hot July
In which direction should you stir mincemeat for luck?
Clockwise
Who wrote the poem that introduced Santa’s reindeer (A Visit from St. Nicholas)?
Clement Clarke Moore
What does a star on Christmas tree represent?
Star of Bethlehem
What does St. Nicholas’ assistant, the bogeyman, do?
He punishes children who’ve been bad
How many couples are featured in Love Actually?
8
People in what country exchange books on Christmas Eve and then spend the evening reading them and eating chocolate?
Iceland
Finish the lyric:
Man it doesn’t show signs of stopping
_________________
The lights are turned way down low
Let it snow! Let it snow!
And I brought me some corn for popping
In Elf, Buddy the Elf names the four main food groups of his diet – candy, candy canes, candy corns… what is the fourth food group?
Syrup
What does "Xmas" stand for?
It uses the Greek letter Chi (X) for Christ
What did the wise men follow?
A star
What’s the name of the fairy in The Nutcracker, a famous ballet performed during the holidays?
The Sugar Plum Fairy
In Frosty the Snowman, what does Frosty say when he is brought to life?
Happy Birthday
In Mexico, what is the traditional procession that is performed in the latter half of December?
La Posada
On the 12th Day of Christmas, how many birds did our unwitting recipient receive?
23
In which country is it now traditional to eat KFC for a Christmas dinner?
Japan
In what country is Santa accompanied by Joulupukki, a Christmas goat?
Finland
Before electricity what light source were put on the trees?
Candles
What is the name of one of the oldest Scandinavian Christmas symbols called? It is believed that Thor flew a wagon in the sky carried by these.
Yule Goat
What does the main character say after he blows the train whistle in The Polar Express?
"I've wanted to do that my whole life!"
In what country would you find the Grand Market running from 6pm on Christmas Eve into Christmas morning?
Jamaica
Which pair of reindeer line up second on Rudolph and Santa's sleigh?
_________ has a long history dating back to ancient Rome. It was often used as an offering in religious ceremonies. Today, it’s a polarizing Christmas treat known for its dense texture and abundance of candied fruits and nuts.
Fill in the blank
Fruitcake
What is the name of the head elf in The Santa Clause movies?
Bernard
What does the red on a candy cane represent?
Jesus's blood
What's the name of the Grinch's dog?