Christmas History
Christmas celebrates the birth of this central figure in Christianity.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Is this movie really a Christmas movie?
What is, Die hard?
This song, originally written for Thanksgiving, has become one of the most famous Christmas songs, with its lyrics including "Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh."
What is "Jingle Bells"?
"You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why..."
"Cause Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"
On what day do we watch movies and eat Chinese food?
Christmas Day!
This holiday beverage, often associated with Christmas, was originally made with eggs, milk, and alcohol.
What is eggnog?
In this film, the residents of this town have their holiday stolen only to realize that Christmas isn't about material things.
What is, How The Grinch Stole Christmas?
This 1980s Christmas hit by Wham! was one of the most successful Christmas songs of all time.
What is "Last Christmas"?
"Last Christmas, I gave you my heart, but the very next day..."
"you gave it away"
At Keirsty's house this hangs above the threshold between the kitchen and the living room year round!
What is mistletoe?
The custom of kissing under this type of plant during the holiday season comes from ancient traditions of fertility and goodwill.
What is mistletoe?
In the 1964 claymation film, the misfit elf wants to pursue what profession.
What is, dentistry?
This song by Band Aid was recorded to raise funds for famine relief and became a Christmas anthem in the 1980s. Fun fact they sang it at the end of Daddy's Home 2!
What is "Do They Know It’s Christmas?"?
"Silver and gold, Silver and gold, Everyone wishes..."
"For silver and gold"
What 2004 Christmas movie about a kid who loses his ticket because he had a hole in his housecoat is Shea's least favourite Christmas movie?
What is Polar Express?
In 1834, this author published A Christmas Carol, a story that helped revive interest in Christmas traditions in Victorian England.
Who is Charles Dickens?
How many bricks in total does Kevin throw at Marv from the roof of his uncle's house in Home Alone Two?
What is, four?
This rock band released "Happy Christmas (War Is Over)" in 1971 as a call for peace during the holiday season. (BOTH ARTISTS)
Who are John Lennon and Yoko Ono?
"In the meadow we can build a snowman
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say:..."
"are you married? We'll say: no man"
What nickname do we typically give to Sean at Christmas time?
Grinch/Scrooge
How old is Santa Claus?
What is, 1750 years old?
What 2017 comedy/drama film features Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell, John Cena and Mel Gibson?
What is, Daddy's Home 2?
Originally a hymn written in 1739 by Charles Wesley, this Christmas song is known for its powerful message of joy and redemption.
What is "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"?
"I'm Mr. White Christmas, I'm Mr. Cool, I'm Mr. Icicle, I'm Mr. 10 below, Friends call me Snow Miser, Whatever I touch..."
"Turns to snow in my clutch! I'm too much!"
How many layers of wrapping paper were on the present (for the present game) last year?
17