Christmas Movies
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch’s heart grows to this many times its original size
What is three sizes
Mariah Carey released this now-iconic Christmas hit in 1994
All I Want for Christmas is You
Santa Claus is based on this historical saint
Who is Saint Nicholas
This spice is traditionally used in gingerbread and mulled wine
What is cinnamon
This annual December shopping event follows Christmas
What is Boxing Day
In Home Alone, this city is where the McCallister family accidentally leaves Kevin behind
Chicago
This Christmas song begins with the lyrics, “You better watch out, you better not cry.”
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
This country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees
What is Germany
This meat is most commonly served for Christmas dinner in the United Kingdom
What is turkey
This plant is hung in doorways and people kiss beneath it at Christmas time
What is Mistletoe
This red-nosed reindeer helped guide Santa’s sleigh on a foggy Christmas Eve
Rudolph
This song features a snowman who comes to life with a magical hat
What is “Frosty the Snowman"
This beverage, also known as milk punch, dates back to medieval England
What is Eggnog
This Italian Christmas dessert is a tall, dome-shaped sweet bread
What is panetonne
This Canadian province is famous for celebrating the holiday season with massive winter carnivals, including ice sculptures and parades
What is Quebec
This actor played six different roles in The Polar Express
Who is Tom Hanks
This singer recorded “Last Christmas” as part of the duo Wham!
Who is George Michael
This Scandinavian tradition involves lighting candles on an advent wreath each Sunday leading up to Christmas
What is Advent
These small sausages wrapped in pastry are a British Christmas staple
What are Pigs in a Blanket
This 19th-century English author wrote A Christmas Carol
Who is Charles Dickens
This 1946 film featuring George Bailey is often voted the greatest Christmas movie of all time
What is Its a Wonderful Life
This Christmas song was originally written in 1943 for Bing Crosby’s film Holiday Inn
What is White Christmas
The tradition of exchanging gifts on Christmas Day is tied to these biblical figures
Who are the three wise men
This traditional British Christmas dessert is a rich fruitcake, often soaked in brandy and served flambéed
What is Christmas Pudding
In parts of Central Europe, Krampus accompanies Saint Nicholas during the holiday season. According to tradition, what is Krampus’s role?
What is to punish misbehaving children?