Decorations
Songs
Traditions
Characters
Movies
100
Some people buy this at a store (real or fake!) and some people go to find the perfect one in the woods.
What is a Christmas Tree?
100
This song was originally written for Thanksgiving. Listen and tell me the name!
Jingle Bells
100
Many people decorate these with icing, sprinkles, and gumdrops.
What are Gingerbread Houses/Men?
100
Children send letters to this Character telling him how good they have been and asking for him to please bring them presents.
In Canada, his address is
North Pole, H0H 0H0, Canada
Who is Santa Claus/St. Nicolas (Nick)/Father Christmas?
100
In this movie a family leaves for vacation during the holidays but they forget one member of the family.
What is "Home Alone"?
200
Something used to decorate a Christmas tree (be specific; not "decorations")
What is/are garland/tinsel, Christmas lights, ornaments? (any of these counts)
200
This Mariah Carey song released in 1994 hits #1 every holiday season and is a Christmas song about love.
What is "All I want for Christmas is You"?
200
In America and Canada, it is popular to leave milk and these sweet snacks out for Santa to eat.
What are cookies?
200
This character was left behind when his family went on vacation.
Who is Kevin?
200
This movie is often argued to be both a Halloween AND a Christmas movie.
What is "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?
300
These typically go on top of a Christmas tree. One has 5 points and the other has 2 wings.
What is a star or angel?
300
In this duet, a man really wants his girlfriend to stay inside because of the weather. Listen and name the song.
start at 30 sec.
What is "Baby, It's Cold Outside"?
300
Like many families with children, Amanda and her sister always received a new set of this item of clothing on Christmas Eve.
What are pajamas/PJs?
300
This character from the 1965 classic named after him is Snoopy's owner and main character of the Peanuts Franchise (comics, movie, tv shows).
Who is Charlie Brown?
300
This is Buddy, a human who grew up as an _____ (one of Santa's little helpers and the name of this movie).
What is "Elf"?
400
These are traditionally hung over a fireplace as decoration and stuffed with small gifts.
What are Christmas Stockings?
400
Listen to this song sung here by Canadian singer Michael Bublé. This song has been sung by many people. Tell me the name of the song!
What is "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"?
400
Many families in America and Canada eat a big Christmas dinner with this meat as the main course.
What is Turkey/Ham?
400
Daily Double
These characters pull the big guy's sleigh. They are also called Caribou and can be seen in Canada.
The most popular one has a red nose that lights the way.
What are reindeer?
Who is Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer?
400
DAILY DOUBLE
The live action version of this movie (released in the year 2000) stars this famous Canadian.
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What is "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"?
Who is Jim Carrey?
500
A donut shaped decoration often hung on front doors. If you can't say it, spell it.
What is a wreath?
500
This 1950 song inspired a movie of the same name about a snowman who comes to life with the help of a magical top hat.
What is "Frosty the Snowman"?
500
Amanda's family had the tradition of playing these on Christmas Day. Ex: Monopoly, Scrabble, Clue
What are board games?
500
This character has appeared in many movies. He is a mean and greedy rich man. He is always visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future and his catch phrase is BAH HUMBUG.
Who is Ebenezer Scrooge?
500
This movie has been done many times and is based on the book of the same name written by Charles Dickens. A grumpy old man is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future who teach him the true meaning of Christmas.
What is "A Christmas Carol"?