Christmas traditions
What is the name of the decorated evergreen many families put up in their homes for Christmas?
Christmas tree
Finish the title: "We Wish You a Merry ____."
Christmas
Word: "ring." Provide two meanings
Answer examples: ring (bell sound)ring (bell sound); ring (jewelry)ring (jewelry)
Who is the jolly man in red who brings gifts to children?
Santa Claus
Multiple choice: In the movie "Elf," what does Buddy search for in New York that includes an /r/ sound in the word for his family member (he searches for his ____)?
A) friend B) father C) mother D) cousin
What do children often leave out for the person who brings gifts on Christmas Eve?
Cookies
Name the song about a red-nosed reindeer who guides Santa's sleigh.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Word: "present." Give two meanings
Answer examples: present (gift); present (to present)
Name a famous reindeer whose name starts with an R.
Rudolph
In "Home Alone," the boy named Kevin is left behind when his family goes on a trip to celebrate what holiday?
Christmas
What do people often do in neighborhoods or churches where they sing carols door-to-door?
Caroling
Name the song that begins with "Joy to the ____."
World
Word: "light." Give two meanings
Answer examples: light (illumination); light (not heavy)
Who helps Santa at the North Pole and often repairs toys?
an elf
In "The Polar Express," the train travels to meet which character who lives at the North Pole?
Santa Clause
What word describes giving money, food, or toys to people in need as a holiday practice?
Charity
Which song includes the line "O Holy ___"?
Night
Word: "bark." Give two meanings
Answer examples: bark (dog)bark (dog); bark (tree)bark (tree)
Name the character who is sometimes called "Mrs. ____" and helps at the North Pole.
Mrs. Claus
In "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," what does the Grinch try to take from the Whos that often hangs on doors?
Wreath
What do some families call a repeated holiday routine they perform each year (a special family ____)?
Ritual or tradition
Name the Christmas song that includes an unfortunate situation for a grandma..
Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Word: "stocking." Give two meanings
(Christmas sock; to keep in stock).
Answer examples: stocking (sock)stocking (sock); stocking (supply)stocking (supply)
Name a character from a holiday story who is known for stealing Christmas and whose name contains an /r/ sound when describing how he "robs" or "ruins" the holiday.
the Grinch
Name the classic movie where a boy learns the value of family when an angel shows him alternate realities?
It's a Wonderful Life