Christmas Movies
In Home Alone, which city does Kevin’s family travel to for Christmas vacation?
Paris
What do children hang by the fireplace for Santa to fill with gifts?
Christmas stocking
Which Christmas song includes the lyrics "Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way"?
Jingle bells
What Christmas treat is typically shaped like a hook and comes in red and white stripes?
Candy cane
In Mexico, what is the traditional Christmas celebration that involves a reenactment of Mary and Joseph looking for a place to stay?
Las Posadas
In Elf, what is Buddy the Elf’s favorite food group?
Candy (or candy canes, candy corns, and syrup)
What color are the traditional Christmas poinsettia flowers?
Red and green
Who recorded the famous Christmas song All I Want for Christmas Is You?
Mariah Carey
What is the name of the holiday drink made with milk, sugar, and eggs that is often enjoyed at Christmas?
Eggnog
In which country does Santa Claus go by the name “Father Christmas”?
United Kingdom (England)
In The Polar Express, what is the name of the conductor?
The Conductor (“Tom Hanks” since he voiced the character)
Which holiday figure is said to slide down chimneys and deliver gifts on Christmas Eve?
Santa Claus
In Frosty the Snowman, what is Frosty’s nose made out of?
A button
Which Christmas dessert is made from dried fruits and nuts and sometimes soaked in alcohol?
Fruitcake
In Italy, who brings gifts to children on January 6th, not Santa Claus?
La Befana
In The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, what is the Grinch’s heart size before and after he learns the meaning of Christmas?
Before: "Two sizes too small," After: "Grew three sizes that day."
What is the tradition of Advent, and how many days does it last?
It’s a countdown to Christmas, lasting 24 days (from December 1st to December 24th).
In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, what is given on the 5th day?
Five golden rings
What Christmas pie is made with sweet potato or pumpkin and is a holiday favorite in the United States?
Pumpkin pie
What is the name of the Christmas tree decoration that originated in Germany and is shaped like a pickle?
The Christmas pickle
What is the name of the Christmas town in the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Halloween Town
Which Scandinavian country has the tradition of celebrating Christmas Eve with a big dinner, followed by watching a famous Disney special about a Christmas mouse?
Sweden (the show is Kalle Anka, or Donald Duck's Christmas Special)
Which famous Christmas song begins with the lyrics "You better watch out, you better not cry"?
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
What is the traditional Christmas food in Japan that many people order from a popular fried chicken chain?
Fried chicken (from KFC)
In which country is it traditional to eat a big Christmas meal called Nochebuena on Christmas Eve and then attend Midnight Mass?
Mexico