Christmas on the Silver Screen
Traditions around the world
Famous Gifts throughout history
Hanu-can or can't
Festive Food
100
Often referred to as, "The greatest Christmas Movie of All Time", this 2017 film includes acting juggernauts such as John Lithgow, Will Farrell
What is Daddy's Home 2?
100
European tradition of giving money and other gifts to those in need, or in service positions
What is Boxing Day?
100
A gift from France to the U.S. symbolizing freedom and democracy, unveiled in 1886
What is the Statue of Liberty?
100
Name for money given as presents during the eight days of Hanukkah?
What is Gelt?
100
Also known as "milk punch"
Eggnog
200
Character known for asking "What's your favorite color?" while answering the phone in his dad's office
Who is Buddy the Elf?
200
Character usually portrayed as a man with horns, one grotesque human foot and one foot of a goat
Who is Krampus?
200
A deceptive gift from the Greeks to the Trojans, famously bringing down the city
What is the Trojan Horse?
200
Before potatoes, latkes were traditionally made out of this
What is Ricotta Cheese (or Cheese)
200
The Grinch carves this delicacy during Whoville Christmas dinner
What is Roast Beast?
300
Muppet character who plays Bob Crachet in "The Muppet Christmas Carol"
Who is Kermit the Frog?
300
Of English origin, cardboard tubes wrapped in brightly colored paper that emit a bang (or crack) when yanked apart
What are Christmas Crackers?
300
In 1912 this country sent 3,020 cherry trees to the United States as a gift of friendship
Who is Japan?
300
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, this is the number of accepted spellings for the word Hanukkah
What is 24?
300
Dessert inspired by the practice of burning a log in the hearth on Christmas Eve to bring warmth and luck
Bûche de Noël or Yule Log cake
400
The three rules provided to prevent Gizmo the Mogwai from producing Gremlins
What are
1. No bright lights (or sunlight)
2. No water
3. No feeding after midnight
400
Each night of this multi day holiday celebrates a different principle. Unity, self determination, purpose, etc.
What is Kwanzaa?
400
Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, it's a monument to eternal love
What is the Taj Mahal?
400
The first U.S. president to light a Menorah
Who is Bill Clinton?
400
Pastry often eaten during Hanukkah
Jelly donuts or Sufganiyah
500
"Put that cookie DOWN, NOW!" is a famous quote from this 1996 Christmas movie
What is Jingle All the Way?
500
Meat Hook, Candle Beggar, Spoon Licker, Skyr Gobbler, Stubby to name a few
Who are the Yule Lads or the 13 Santas of Iceland
500
This queen once gifted herself to a Roman ruler
Who is Cleopatra?
500
Hanukkah is mentioned this many times in the Torah
What is zero?
500
Baked pudding made from a batter of eggs, flour, and milk or water. Commonly eaten in the UK
What is Yorkshire Pudding?
