Classic Christmas Movies
World Holiday Traditions
Christmas Songs
Christmas in Sitcoms
Santa Lore and History
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In this 1988 action movie, a New York cop battles terrorists during a Christmas party.

What is Die Hard?

100

In Japan, this fast-food meal has become a popular Christmas dinner.

What is KFC?

100

This Christmas song is the best-selling single of all time.

What is White Christmas?

100

This animated sitcom features multiple Christmas episodes set in the town of Springfield.

What is The Simpsons?

100

The name of Santa's reindeer originally spelled "Donder" comes from which language?

What is Dutch

200

In Home Alone 2, this is the New York City hotel that Kevin stayed in.

What is The Plaza Hotel?

200

In many countries, this green plant is hung in doorways, and people kiss beneath it.

What is a mistletoe?

200

This 1945 song imagines cold weather as no problem so long as "the fire is so delightful."

What is "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!"

200

In Seinfeld, this holiday-themed episode introduces a celebration created by Frank Costanza.

What is Festivus?

200

In early European folklore, Santa often traveled not by sleigh, but by this animal.

What is a goat (Yule Goat).

300

This 1983 film features a leg lamp, a pink bunny suit, and a boy desperate for a Red Ryder BB gun.

What is A Christmas Story??

300

The people of this country often hide a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree for good luck.

What is Germany?

300

This song begins with the line "city sidewalks, busy sidewalks..."

What is Silver Bells?

300

This family sitcom's Christmas episodes often revolve around Tim Taylor's over-the-top decorating.

What is Home Improvement?

300

The modern red-suit image of Santa was popularized by advertisements fom which company in the 1930's?

What is Coca-Cola.

400

In the 1966 animated How the Grinch Stole Christmas, this is the Grinch's dog's name.

What is Max?

400

This East African holiday celebrates unity, creativity, and heritage from December 26 to January 1.

What is Kwanzaa?

400

First recorded in 1944, this songs asks listeners to bring good tidings "to you and your kin."

What is We Wish You A Merry Christmas?

400

The poinsettia plant is deadly to cats and dogs if even a single leaf is eaten.

What is nonsense? (It can irritate, but it is not highly toxic)

400

In Dutch tradition, Sinterklaas doesn't live at the North Pole but returns to the Netherlands each year by this mode of transportation.

What is a steamboat?

500

In Elf, this is the name of the department store where Buddy works

What is Gimbels?

500

This holiday celebrates the miracle of oil lasting eight days in a temple.

What is Hanukkah?

500

"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire" is the opening line of this song's official title.

What is "The Christmas Song" (Merry Christmas to You)?

500

In The Office, Dwight dresses as this obscure European character who punishes naughty children.

What is Belsnickel?

500

This 1823 poem, originally titled A Visit from St. Nicholas, is credited with popularizing Santa's sleigh, reindeer, and chimney entrance.

What is "Twas the Night Before Christmas"?

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