Christmas Traditions
Christmas Movies
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Santa Claus
Christmas Movies Too!
Grinch
100
What food is traditionally left out for Santa's Reindeer?
What are Carrots or Hay
100
In the Movie a Christmas Carol how many Ghosts visit Scrooge?
Scrooge is visited by 4 ghosts.
( the ghost that explains that he will be visited by more ghosts, then the ghosts of Christmas Past, present and future).
100
His nose glows. He guides/leads Santa's sleigh when its a stormy or foggy night. Who is it?
Rudolph (the Red nose Reindeer)
100
These red and white peppermint treats are hung on Christmas Trees.
Candy Canes
100
A Polish and German tradition of hiding a pickle in the Christmas tree. What does it mean if you find the pickle ornament first on Christmas Morning?
a. Get to open the first present on Christmas
b. The person get an extra present from Santa
c. The person opens the last present on Christmas
d. The person gives away one of their gifts
The person get an extra present from Santa (b)
100
Name the Movie in which Kevin McCallister, defends his suburban Chicago home from a home invasion by a pair of robbers, after accidently being left behind when the family leaves on vacation to Paris.
Home Alone
100
How many Grinch Movies are there?
3
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (animated 1966)
Dr Seuess' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
The Grinch (2018 Animated)
150
What is traditionally put on top of the Christmas Tree?
What is a Star or angel
150
Name this movie:
Frosty the Snowman
150
In the Movie "Frosty the Snowman" what brings Frosty to life?
An old (Silk Magician's) Hat (and Christmas Snow)
150
Many people drink this beverage during the Holiday Season it is s traditionally made with eggs, egg yolk, sugar, milk, heavy cream and vanilla extract . It also known as 'Milk Punch'
Egg Nog
150
Children leave this tasty treat for Santa to snack on. What is it?
What is cookies and milk
150
Name this animated 1966 cartoon based on a Dr Seuess Book: (Hint: they have the same title)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
150
What is the Grinch's Dog's Name?
Max
200
People mail these to family and friends to wish them a Merry Christmas
Christmas Cards
200
Name this Movie:
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
200
The movie ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ is based on which real-life department store?
a. Duncan's Toy Chest
b. Macy's Department Store
c. Gimbels Dept Store
d. FAO Schwarz Toy Store
Macy's Department Store (b)
200
These circular evergreen are hung on doors and decorated with holly, flowers, fruits, ribbons, ornaments, etc. What are they called?
Christmas Wreath
200
These small child-like people help Santa design and build toys. Who are they?
Who are the Elves
200
Name this computer animated movie based on a book by Chris Van Allsburg:
Polar Express
200
Who is this Who who asks the fake Santy Claus for a cup of water?
Cindy-Loo Who
300
Name the famous Russian Christmas Ballet
a. Krampus
b. The Nutcracker
c. White Christmas
d. Swan Lake
What is the Nutcracker (b)
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300
Name this Tim Burton Movie about Jack Skellington the King of "Halloween Town", who stumbles upon "Christmas Town" and schemes to take over the holiday.
Nightmare Before Christmas
300
In an Elvis Presley Holiday song he will not have a White Christmas. He will have a _(name a color)_____ Christmas
300
Kids line-up to sit on his lap to tell him what they want for Christmas.
Santa Claus
300
Where does Santa's sleigh land so he can deliver toys?
On Rooftops
300
Name the Dreamworks Movie:
a. Bumble
b. Abominable
c. Everest
d. Yeti
Abominable (b)
300
What was the last thing the Grinch took before going up the Chimney?
The log for their fire
400
This British Traditional dessert Made with dried fruits and lots of nuts and can be eaten in small pieces for several months after being made. What is it?
Fruit Cake
400
Name the Disney Cartoon about Anna who teams up Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven. They encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf as they try to find Anna's sister Elsa.
Frozen
400
1882 these strings of light bulbs were hung on the New York City Christmas Tree for the first time. What were they?
Electric Christmas Lights
400
America's Christmas Flower:
Poinsettias
400
Canada Post has a Santa letter program where kids can write to Saint Nick at the address: Santa Claus, North Pole
What is Santa's Zip Code?
(Hint is letters not numbers, 6 charaters in length)
HO. HO, HO
400
In what movie does Charlie and Dad go to the north pole and his Dad Scott Calvin becomes the 'Head Elf':
The Santa Clause
400
When Cindy Loo Who catches the Grinch stealing her family's Christmas tree, what does THe Grinch say to Cindy Loo about the tree.
Grinch said: "There's a light on this tree that won't light on one side."
He was taking it to his workshop to fix it and then bring it back
500
Since 2005 a book inspired tradition began iin which a scout from the North Pole observes the behavior of the children and reports back to Santa. One rule though Don't touch it or it will loss it's magic. What is it?
Elf on a shelf
500
This 2018 computer-animated film brought in $512,858,819 worldwide. What movie:
a. How the Grinch Stole Christmas
b. Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
c. A year without a Santa Claus
d. The Grinch
(D) 'The Grinch' is the highest-grossing Christmas film of all time.
500
A German Christmas Tradition: He travels with Saint Nicholas. While Saint Nicholas leaves sweet treats and present for Good Children. He leaves Coal and Rute. Who is he?
(hint: a charater in Fort Night Video Game and Santa Clause Disney mini series)
Krampus
500
A holiday spiced cookie shaped like a person
Gingerbread Man
500
This has a special place among Christmas traditions, right alongside hot chocolate, caroling and bright lights. Read by many during the Christmas Season.
What holiday children's book is it?
T'was the Night Before Christmas
500
Name this character from Frosty the Snowman
Hocus Pocus
500
How long has the Grinch hated Christmas?
a. 53 years
b. 73 years
c. 43 years
d. 23 years
53 years (a)
600
Over 120 years ago Christmas trees were traditionally, adorned with homemade ornaments or edible treats like marzipan cookies, fruits, and shelled nuts. Colorfully dyed popcorn kernels were also strung into a garland. How did families light their Christmas Trees?
Before electric Christmas lights, families used candles to light their Christmas trees
600
Name this animated cartoon holiday special based on characters from a comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M.Schulz:
A Charlie Brown Christmas
600
An estimated 3.6 million Japanese families treat themselves to this American Fastfood Meal at Christmastime. Name the fast food restrurant or food?
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
600
Gingerbread Houses are part of German And American Christmas Traditions. What Fairy Tale inspired the Creation of Gingerbread Houses?
Hansel and Gretel
600
*What soft drink company was the first to use Santa Claus in its advertising?
a. Pepsi
b. Silver Bells Beverages
c. Coca-Cola
d. North Pole Beverage Company
c. Coca-Cola
600
In what movie does Buddy likes candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup on everything:
Elf
600
The Grinch dressed his dog Max as a ______.
Reindeer
700
In North America, children put out stockings. What do children in Holland put out for Santa?
Their Shoes
700
Name this movie about the Griswold family who set out to have a fun-filled, old-fashioned Christmas.
(National Lampoon's) Christmas Vacation
700
Which country started the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree?
a. England
b. United States
c. Germany
d. Italy
Germany (c)
700
Even though Christmas isn’t huge in China, many Chinese people do honor it by gifting each other gift baskets filled with this fruit. They’ll usually come wrapped up in colorful paper accompanied by a thoughtful Christmas message for the receiver. Name the Fruit.
Apples
700
In Iceland, children get a visit from not one, but thirteen Yule Lads, mischievous little fellows who take turns visiting children on the thirteen nights leading up to Christmas. Each night beginning on December12, children place a shoe on the windowsill. If they have been good, they receive candy. If not, the Yule Lad fills the shoe with______.
a. lump of coal
b. rotten potatoes
c. rute (bundle of brich twigs)
d. stones
Rotten Potatoes (b)
700
This Movie is about Santa's older brother who has disliked his brother Santa Claus since they were children. Name the movie:
Fred Claus
700
In Dr. Seuss' original story book the Grinch is not green. What color(s) is he?
The Grinch is black and white with pink eyes
