The Animal Kingdom
What is the largest animal on Earth?
Blue Whale
What does "Buon Natale" mean in English?
Merry Christmas
Which 1970 song by Neil Young, known for its powerful anti-war message, was performed live during the Kent State shootings in 1970?
Ohio
In 1951, this book was published by C.S. Lewis
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
This film won Best picture in 1973, making the academy an offer it couldn't refuse
The Godfather
What is the only mammal capable of laying eggs?
Platypus
This Italian patron saint of animals and the poor introduced the Christmas tradition of carolling. Unlike the solemn church hymns, carols were simple songs which people could sing anywhere
St. Francis of Assisi
What 1970 song by Simon & Garfunkel became one of their biggest hits, known for its themes of isolation?
Bridge Over Troubled Water
In 1914, British and German soldiers put down their weapons during the famous World War I Christmas Truce and, according to legend, played this sport together.
Soccer
What is the First non-English language film to win best picture at the Oscars?
Parasite
What is the largest species of penguin, standing nearly 4 feet tall?
Emperor Penguin
What traditional Italian Christmas dessert is a sweet bread with dried fruits and nuts?
Panettone
Which 1972 song by Elton John was his first U.S. No. 1 hit, reaching the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100?
Crocodile Rock
On Christmas of this year, George Washington crossed the Delaware river, leading to a surprise attack on the British
1776
Which actress won her first Best Actress Oscar for La La Land?
Emma Stone
Which animal's blood is blue due to the copper-based molecule hemocyanin?
Horseshoe Crab
Christmas trees are relatively new to the Italian Christmas tradition, more popular are these called presepio which are carefully arranged in churches, city squares and private homes all over the country.
Nativity/Manger Scene
Which 1987 U2 album became their best-selling album and included the hit "With or Without You"?
The Joshua Tree
In this decade, the first Christmas tree was placed at Rockefeller Center in New York City on Christmas Eve
1930s (1931)
This animated film about an old man and a young boy was the first to get a nomination for Best Picture in 2009
Up
Which bird is the fastest flying species, reaching speeds of over 240 mph during a dive?
Peregrine Falcon
Italians drink this beverage called "vin brule" in Italian, it is a staple drink at chilly Christmas markets.
Mulled/Hot Wine
Which 1973 song by Jim Croce, from the album You don't mess around with Jim, became a major hit and reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100?
Time in a Bottle
Born on Christmas Day 1924, this famous TV creator was known for his work in the fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man
Rod Serling (The Twilight Zone)
These two films, one from 1959 and the other from 1997, share the record for the most Oscar wins. One features a man who can walk on water, and the other... not so much.
Ben-Hur (1959), Titanic (1997)