Classic Christmas Movies
This 1946 Frank Capra film tells the story of George Bailey and an angel named Clarence.
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire” begins this classic holiday tune.
What is The Christmas Song?
This Old Testament prophet foretold a child being born who would be called “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God.”
Who is Isaiah?
This country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree.
What is Germany?
George Washington had a famous Christmas recipe for this creamy, spiked drink that contained rum, whiskey, brandy, and sherry all at once.
What is eggnog?
This 2003 film’s four main food groups are “candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup."
What is Elf?
This singer’s 1994 hit has become one of the most streamed Christmas songs of all time.
Who is Mariah Carey?
According to Luke, this emperor’s decree caused Joseph and Mary to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem.
Who is Caesar Augustus?
In Japan, this fast-food chain is famous for its Christmas bucket meals.
What is KFC?
This spiced, fruity British dessert is traditionally set on fire before serving.
What is Christmas pudding?
This stop-motion film features the character Hermey, who dreams of being a dentist.
What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
This carol urges listeners to “fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.”
What is Deck the Halls?
Matthew uniquely references this Old Testament prophet when describing the birthplace of the Messiah in Bethlehem.
Who is Micah? (Micah 5:2)
In Mexico, this flower—also called the “Flor de Nochebuena”—is a traditional Christmas decoration.
What is the poinsettia?
This classic cookie, shaped like a shepherd’s crook, is often hung on trees.
What is a candy cane?
In A Christmas Story, this specific gift is what Ralphie desperately wants.
What is a Red Ryder BB gun?
This 1818 Austrian carol was first performed on Christmas Eve with only a guitar due to a broken organ.
What is Silent Night?
After Jesus’ birth, Joseph was warned in a dream to flee to this country to escape Herod’s plot.
What is Egypt?
Iceland has 13 of these mischievous holiday visitors, who leave gifts or potatoes in shoes.
Who are the Yule Lads?
This Eastern European Christmas Eve dish of fermented grain is known as kutya or kutia.
What is wheat porridge (or grain pudding)?
In Home Alone, this Chicago suburb is where Kevin McCallister’s family lives.
What is Winnetka?
This composer wrote The Nutcracker, one of the most performed Christmas season ballets.
Who is Tchaikovsky?
The gifts brought by the Magi symbolize different aspects of Jesus’ identity. While gold represents kingship and myrrh foreshadows death, frankincense is associated with this role.
What is priesthood (or divinity/mediator role)?
In the Philippines, this giant illuminated star lantern is a symbol of the season.
What is a parol?
This Italian sweet bread, filled with dried fruit, originated in Milan.
What is panettone?