Christmas Movies
In Home Alone, the McCallister family is planning to spend Christmas in ___________?
Where is Paris?
In Jingle Bells, what kind of sleigh is mentioned?
What is a one-horse open sleigh?
What traditional Christmas plant is associated with kissing in many English-speaking countries?
What is Mistletoe?
What beverage became associated with Christmas in the 19th century?
What is Eggnog?
What plant is known as the “Christmas flower”?
What is the Poinsettia?
In the 1969 animated Frosty, what were Frosty’s first words after coming to life?
What is "Happy Birthday"?
What Christmas carol mentions “figgy pudding”?
What is "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"?
What traditional Christmas drink is made with milk, eggs, sugar, and often nutmeg or cinnamon?
What is Eggnog?
What was the original color of Santa Claus’s suit in early illustrations before red became standard?
What is Green?
Which department store is Miracle on 34th Street based on?
What is Macey's?
In A Christmas Story, what does Santa say to Ralphie when he says he wants a BB gun for Christmas?
What is "You’ll shoot your eye out.” ?
That's Frosty the Snowman
He's a jolly, happy soul
With a _____ _______, and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal
What is corncob pipe?
In Austria, which figure accompanies Saint Nicholas to punish naughty children during the holiday season?
Who is Krampus?
Who is credited with popularizing the modern image of Santa Claus in red and white?
Who is Coca-Cola artist Haddon Sundblom?
Which fairy tale were the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
What is Hansel & Gretal?
In The Santa Clause movie, what is the name of the head elf at the North Pole?
Who is Bernard?
“O Holy Night” was composed by Adolphe Adam in which country?
Where is France?
In Denmark, what small figurine is traditionally placed on top of the Christmas tree?
What is a Star or Angel?
In what country did the Christmas Tree first become popular?
What is Germany?
In the 16th century
What classic ballet is performed during the holiday season?
What is the Nutcracker?
In Nightmare Before Christmas, what are the names of the three trick-or-treaters (also known as Boogie’s Boys) who kidnap Santa Claus?
Who are Lock, Shock and Barrel?
In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many swans are a-swimming?
What is Seven?
An ________ calendar, from the German word, is used to count the days down in anticipation of Christmas.
What is advent?
What was the first Christmas gifts (3) recorded in history?
Hint: It was given to the Christ child.
What was Gold, frankincense, and myrrh given to baby Jesus?
In Victorian Christmas traditions, bells were rung to chase away what?
What are evil spirits or bad luck?
This type of animal blocks the Polar Express on its way to the North Pole.
What is Caribou?
Here We Come A-Wassailing is traditionally associated with what activity?
What is Going door to door singing for treats?
In Japan, what food item has become so popular on Christmas that it is considered a nationwide tradition?
What is Fried chicken (KFC)?
Which famous Christmas song was written during the American Civil War?
What was Jingle Bells?
What year was the first recorded Christmas Celebration?
What is 336 AD? *In Rome*
In the 1964 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Hermey didn't want to be an elf. He wanted to be a __________.
What is a dentist?
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” was written for which company?
What is Montgomery Ward?
Rudolph was created in 1939 to help sell holiday coloring books.
In which country do people traditionally hide a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree for a prize?
Where is Germany?
What historical event caused many Americans to celebrate Christmas quietly or secretly during the 17th century?
What is the Puritan bans on the holiday?
What is Indiana?