Merry Christmas around the world
Merry Christmas
English
Visions of which sweet foodstuff danced in children’s heads as they slept, according to Clement Clarke Moore’s poem “‘Twas the Night before Christmas”?
In the 2003 film Elf, what name is given to the human child Santa accidently brings back to the north pole?
Buddy
According to a well-known song, what type of tree was the partridge sitting in?
Pear
Which two phrases will you find almost always on Christmas gift tags?
To and From
Feliz Navidad
Spanish
How many ghosts were in Dicken’s classic “A Christmas Carol”?
4
What was the name of the 2004 animated film featuring Tom Hanks?
Polar Express
According to the Carol “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” What is the prettiest sight to see?
The holly that will be on your own front door
According to the song, what made Frosty the snowman come to life?
An old silk hat
Joyeux Noel
French
DAILY DOUBLE
In 1939 department store owner Robert L. May authored a Christmas themed story-poem to attract customers. In his tale an outcast who was bullied by his peers was later exploited to save Christmas.
In the 1966 animated film “How the Grinch stole Christmas” The nonsensical melody “You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch” uses what three words to “best describe” the Grinch.
Stink, Stank, Stunk
In 1946 Nat King Cole recorded a song about “chestnuts roasting on an open fire” What is the name of this song?
The Christmas Song
Which Milk based beverage is prominently featured around the holidays and is available in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions?
Eggnog
Buon Natale
Italian
In the 1964 Claymation special Rudolph the red nosed reindeer Rudolph is accompanied by an elf named Hermey who does not want to make toys, but rather hopes to pursue what occupation?
Dentistry
In Adam Sandler’s 2002 film “Eight Crazy nights” what is the name of the eccentric old man who is responsible for looking after Davey when he is released from Court?
Whitey Duvall
DAILY DOUBLE
In 1942 Bing Crosby released the most popular Christmas song of all time, with over 50 million copies sold around the globe. Name that tune.
What is the most popular adornment to be placed atop a Christmas tree?
An Angel
Froliche Weihnachten
German
In Dr. Seuss’ classic tale, what biological shortcoming was to blame for the Grinch’s unruly behavior?
His heart was two sizes, too small
In the 2004 film “Christmas with the Kranks” Mr. and Mrs. Krank are played by which actors?
Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis
During WWI, on Christmas eve of 1914 this song rang out in harmony between British and German soldiers resulting in a temporary cease fire. This song is often referred to as the carol that stopped a war.
Silent Night
According to legends originating in Austria and surrounding regions what half-goat, half demon creature is said to visit misbehaved children during the holiday season?
Krampus