Christmas Films (p1)
In 'Home Alone', the burglars Harry and Marv are known by this nickname due to their habit of leaving the sinks running to flood houses.
Who is the Wet Bandits?
This sweet pie of English origin, filled with dried fruits, spices and suet, is traditionally eaten during the Christmas season.
What is mince pie?
This carol began as “Hymn for Christmas-Day” and originally opened “Hark how all the Welkin rings” before later adaptations by George Whitefield and Felix Mendelssohn
What is “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”?
Boxing Day, also known as Offering Day, occurs on the second day of Christmastide. On which calendar date does this holiday fall?
What is December 26?
Which 2003 Christmas romantic comedy by Richard Curtis features multiple interlinked love stories set in London?
What is Love Actually?
In the film 'Elf', where does Buddy's father, Walter Hobbes, work?
What is Greenway Press.
Which Italian sweet bread or fruitcake, originating from Milan, is eaten at Christmas and New Year?
What is panettone?
This carol was composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics by Joseph Mohr and was first performed on Christmas Eve 1818 at the Nikolauskirche in Oberndorf, Austria, with a guitar because the organ was broken.
What is Silent Night?
Which plant, known in Mexico as 'Flor de la Noche Buena' and introduced to the United States by Ambassador Joel R. Poinsett in 1828, is now a popular Christmas decoration?
What is the poinsettia?
Which 1992 film adaptation of A Christmas Carol stars Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge alongside the Muppets?
Which 1992 film adaptation of A Christmas Carol stars Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge alongside the Muppets
In 'The Polar Express', what word is punched into the hero boy's golden ticket to symbolize his lesson?
What is Believe
This German fruit bread made with nuts, spices and dried or candied fruits, often filled with marzipan and covered in powdered sugar, is a traditional Christmas treat.
What is Stollen?
This Broadway-style song from Frozen is technically a Christmas song, featuring Anna hoping for snowflakes and Olaf dreaming of winter fun.
What is “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”?
After the introduction of the penny post, the tradition of sending Christmas cards began in 1843 in which country?
What is Britain (the United Kingdom)?
Which 1951 British film adaptation of A Christmas Carol features Alastair Sim as Ebenezer Scrooge?
What is “Scrooge”?
In 'A Christmas Story', what "major award" does the Old Man win that causes a battle with his wife?
What is a table lamp (shaped like a woman's leg wearing fishnet stockings)
These Mesoamerican bundles of masa (corn dough) steamed in corn husks, filled with meats, cheeses, or fruits, are a traditional treat during the Christmas season.
What are tamales?
Which carol's lyrics were written in 1868 by Phillips Brooks after visiting Bethlehem and are sung to the tune 'Forest Green' in the UK (and 'St. Louis' in the US)?
What is O Little Town of Bethlehem?
This winter drink gets its name from the German word for “glowing wine” because it was heated and spiced.
What is mulled wine?
In the 2006 film 'The Holiday', which Surrey pub near the cottage in Shere is visited by the characters?
What is the White Horse?
In 'It's a Wonderful Life', what is the name of George Bailey's guardian angel who shows him what life would be like without him?
Who is Clarence Odbody?
This rolled sponge cake decorated to resemble a log, also known as Bûche de Noël, is a traditional Christmas dessert in France and other countries.
What is the Yule log cake (Bûche de Noël)?
Michael Bublé’s 2011 Christmas album features a hit cover of this 1951 song about Santa hurrying down the chimney tonight.
What is “Santa Baby”?
In Japan, eating this fast-food meal on Christmas Eve is so popular that reservations are needed weeks in advance.
What is KFC?
In what 2003 ensemble film does rock‑and‑roll legend Billy Mack record a Christmas version of “Love Is All Around,” hoping to score the Christmas number‑one single?
What is “Love Actually”?