Movies
What is the name of the highly sought-after action figure that Howard Langston (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is desperately trying to find? in the movie "Jingle All the Way"
Turbo Man
The first "Ugly Christmas Sweater" party is widely credited to have started in which city in 2001?
Vancouver, Canada
Bibingka is a rice-flour cake made with coconut milk and eggs, traditionally baked in clay pots lined with banana leaves and topped with salted egg or cheese popular at Christmas time in ______________________
The Philippines
In France, the main Christmas feast is called Le Réveillon. While the menu varies, the centerpiece is often a decadent "cake" made to look like a specific natural object. What is it?
A log (Yule Log)
In the song "Frosty the Snowman," what specific item of clothing was placed on Frosty's head to make him come to life?
An old silk hat
What are the names of the two feuding brothers who control the weather (one cold, one hot)?
Heatmiser & Snowmiser
In the original Dr. Seuss book, the Grinch was actually black and white with pink eyes. Which medium first turned him the iconic green we know today? TV, movies, newspaper, or coloring books?
TV
A spicy, fragrant chicken stew served with injera (sourdough flatbread). It is the traditional meal to break the fast on Ganna (Jan 7th) in the country of _______________
Ethiopia
In the Czech Republic, there is a Christmas Eve superstition for women to participate in, by throwing their shoes over their shoulder it will tell them....
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas", what does the singers "true love" send to them on the 6th day?
Six Geese a-laying
What happens to Flick when he is "triple-dog-dared" by Schwartz in the schoolyard in the movie "A Christmas Story"?
He licks a frozen pole, getting his tongue stuck
According to tradition, what are you supposed to do every time you take a berry off a sprig of mistletoe?
Give someone a kiss
Salted and dried lamb ribs that are steamed over birch branches. It is a staple of the "Julbord" (Christmas table) in the country of ____________________
Norway
Long before the modern "naughty or nice" list, certain regions had Belsnickel, a grumpy, fur-clad character who visited homes a few weeks before Christmas. How did he determine if children were being truthful about their behavior?
He threw candy at them
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas", what does the singers "true love" send to them on the 7th day?
Seven swans a-swimming
What is the name of the grumpy, mountain-dwelling wizard who eventually befriends Kris Kringle?
The Winter Warlock
What famous monument was given as a Christmas gift to the United States by France in 1886 (though it arrived a bit late)?
The Statue of Liberty
A meringue-based dessert with a crisp crust and soft center, topped with fresh summer fruits like kiwi, passionfruit, and berries popular at Christmas time in the country of _________________
Australia
According to Danish legend, the famous thief "Kris Kringle" would break into homes through the chimney. The legend says he was born with a special ability to fit into chimney's, what was that ability?
He could dislocate both shoulders
In the song "Winter Wonderland," what do the lyrics say you can build in the meadow while pretending he is "Parson Brown"?
A snowman
What is the nickname given to the Abominable Snowman in the classic Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer stop-motion movie?
Bumble
In the Southern Hemisphere (like Australia), Christmas falls during the heat of summer. What is a popular traditional "Australian" Christmas activity?
Building "Sand-men" on the beach
A tall, dome-shaped sweet bread from Milan, filled with candied citrus and raisins. It’s a symbol of Christmas all over this European country
Italy
In Estonia, it is a deeply rooted tradition for families to visit a specific location together on Christmas Eve before the evening service and dinner. Where do they go to "cleanse" themselves for the holiday?
A sauna
The music for The Nutcracker ballet is played everywhere in December. In the story, the Nutcracker battles an army led by what kind of animal king?
A Mouse