National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what is Ellen’s nickname for Clark?
Sparky.
In the movie Elf, what is the first rule of The Code of Elves?
“Treat every day like Christmas.”
Where was Kevin’s family going for a Christmas vacation in Home Alone?
Paris.
What does the book (and movie) How the Grinch Stole Christmas say about the Grinch’s heart?
“His heart was two sizes too small.”
In what classic Christmas movie does a boy’s mom make him wash his mouth out with soap for saying, “fudge?”
A Christmas Story.
In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what did Clark Griswold want to do with his Christmas bonus?
He wanted to build a swimming pool.
What animal says to Buddy Elf, “Bye, Buddy. Hope you find your dad,” in the movie Elf?
A Narwhal.
Why did Kevin’s family oversleep in Home Alone?
Their alarm clocks were reset.
Where does the Grinch live?
Mt. Crumpit.
What Christmas movie has Santa defending himself in court as to whether or not he’s really Santa?
Miracle on 34th Street.
Instead of money, what did Clark Griswold get for his Christmas bonus in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
A one-year membership In the “Jelly of the Month Club.” (This prompted a movie line that I like to use all the time: “Clark, that’s the gift that keeps on giving the whole year.”)
What does Buddy Elf tell the Hobbs are the four main food groups in the movie Elf?
Candy, candy corn, candy canes, and syrup.
In Home Alone, how old is Keven when he’s left alone at home?
Eight years old.
The song says that Grinch is as cuddly as what?
“You’re as cuddly as a cactus, you’re as charming as an eel, Mr. Grinch!”
What 1988 film starring Bill Murray is a modern(ish) retelling of the Charles Dickens novel A Christmas Carol?
Scrooged.
As the Griswold’s are putting up their Christmas tree in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what Christmas classic can be seen in the background?
It’s a Wonderful Life.
With what does Buddy Elf try to surprise Jovie on their first date in the movie Elf?
The World’s Greatest Cup of Coffee.
What name do the two robbers in Home Alone call themselves?
The Wet Bandits.
What is the Grinch’s dog’s name?
Max.
What 2004 Christmas movie was the first all-digital capture film?
The Polar Express.
What does Mr. Shirley (Clark Griswold’s boss) call Clark in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
He calls Clark “Greaseball” instead of Griswold.
In the movie Elf, what is the name of the children’s book ghostwriter portrayed by Peter Dinklage?
Miles Finch.
In Home Alone, what food does Kevin order to be delivered?
Cheese Pizza.
Thurl Ravenscroft, the actor who sings “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” also voiced what famous breakfast cereal character?
Tony, the Tiger. (He performed voice work for several Disneyland attractions, including the Haunted Mansion and the Enchanted Tiki Room.)
As of October 2021, what is the highest-grossing box office Christmas film of all time?
The Grinch. That’s the 2018 version starring Benedict Cumberbatch. It surpassed Home Alone, which had held that position for years.