Movies
Who plays Buddy the Elf in Elf?
Will Ferrell
What Christmas song was written by Mariah Carey in 1994?
All I Want for Christmas Is You
What Christmas movie includes a rabbit named Hocus Pocus?
Frosty the Snowman
What type of calendar is used to mark the Christmas season?
Advent Calendar
What historical figure is Santa Claus based on?
Saint Nicholas
In Home Alone, what city does the McCallister family fly to?
Paris
Who sings “Last Christmas”?
Wham!
In Elf, what store does Buddy work at?
Gimbels
What flower with red leaves is popular at Christmas time?
Poinsettia
How many reindeer originally pulled Santa’s sleigh?
Eight
What is the name of the department store in Miracle on 34th Street?
Macy’s
Who originally sang “White Christmas”?
Bing Crosby
In Home Alone 2, what city does Kevin travel to?
New York City
What country began the tradition of sending Christmas cards?
England
What color was Santa often depicted wearing before red became standard?
Green
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what town does the Grinch live above?
Whoville
What song includes the lyric “Scary ghost stories and tales of the glories”?
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
What holiday movie features a villain named Oogie Boogie?
The Nightmare Before Christmas
What was traditionally hung on Christmas trees before electric lights?
Candles...yikes!
What country was Saint Nicholas born in?
Turkey
What is the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel in It’s a Wonderful Life?
Clarence
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” was first recorded by which singer?
Brenda Lee
What animated special features Heat Miser and Snow Miser?
The Year Without a Santa Claus
What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
Before the story of Santa became popular, what did Saint Nicholas secretly give to help three poor girls get married?
Gold coins
In A Christmas Story, what gift does Ralphie want most?
A Red Ryder BB gun
What song begins with the line “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks”?
Silver Bells
In The Polar Express, what object does the boy receive from Santa?
A sleigh bell
What holiday plant was originally used to ward off evil spirits?
Holly
What other animal, besides a reindeer, is associated with Saint Nicholas in some legends?
A horse
What 2004 animated film is based on a children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg?
The Polar Express
What song includes the lyric “Later on, we’ll conspire”?
Winter Wonderland
What movie stars Bill Murray as a grumpy TV executive?
Scrooged
What European figure punishes naughty children during Christmas season?
Krampus
What beverage was traditionally left for Santa in England instead of milk?
Sherry (sometimes brandy or whiskey)
What 1945 Christmas film was later colorized and re-released?
It’s a Wonderful Life
What Christmas song was banned by the BBC for a short time due to scandalous lyrics?
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
In Elf, what 5 foods does Buddy add to his spaghetti?
Spaghetti, maple syrup, chocolate syrup, M&Ms, marshmallows, and a chocolate fudge Pop Tart
What country started the tradition of gingerbread houses?
Germany
What reindeer’s name means “lightning” in German?
Blitzen
What holiday action movie takes place at Nakatomi Plaza?
Die Hard
What Christmas carol was originally written in Latin?
O Come, All Ye Faithful
What actor voices multiple characters in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
What country traditionally eats a feast of seven fishes on Christmas Eve?
Italy
What title was traditionally used for Santa Claus in England?
Father Christmas
What actor plays Ebenezer Scrooge in The Muppet Christmas Carol?
Michael Caine
What Jewish holiday song became a Christmas-season hit in 1959?
The Dreidel Song
In The Santa Clause, what does Scott Calvin’s son want for Christmas?
His parents to get back together
What fast food chain is traditionally eaten on Christmas in Japan?
KFC
What Dutch holiday figure is the direct inspiration for the American Santa Claus?
Sinterklaas