Holiday Film
What was the name of Scrooge's old partner in A Christmas Carol?
Jacob Marley
Don’t stand under this unless you want to get kissed.
What is mistletoe? This treasured holiday tradition dates back to AD 1 and was started by the Celtic Druids.
This category of fruit includes winter fruits like grapefruit, lemon, tangerine, and lime.
What is citrus? Citrus season runs between November and May, but imports fill in the rest of the year. Meyer lemons are easier to find during the winter.
What are two winter Olympic sports that involve sliding down an ice track?
Bobsleigh and Luge
Soup is often served with this lunch staple.
What is a sandwich? Top combinations include tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich, French onion soup and roast beef sandwich, and corn chowder with a lobster roll.
What does George promise to give to Mary at the beginning of It's a Wonderful Life?
The moon
This fabric design of crisscrossed colors and squares adorns everything from tablecloths to shirts and skirts during the holiday season.
What is plaid? Holiday plaid is usually a combination of red with green and/or black. It is based on the Scottish tartan, in which specific colors represent specific Scottish clans.
These bright red jewels are grown in bogs.
What are cranberries? They are harvested from mid-September through October, but they are readily available during the first part of winter.
Players 'sweep' stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area.
Curling. Curling is thought to have originated in medieval Scotland, with the first written record of a curling contest dating back to 1541. It's considered one of the world's oldest team sports.
In the South, shrimp is often served on top of this fluffy grain.
What are grits? Shrimp and grits has been around for decades in the South. However, the dish experienced a resurgence in the 1980s when chef Bill Neal in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, added it to the menu of his restaurant, Crook’s Corner.
In the movie White Christmas, what are the sisters' names?
Betty and Judy
The bright red berries associated with the holidays come from this bush.
What is holly? It is thought to bring males good luck and protection.
This hot winter drink screams “après-ski in front of a roaring fireplace.”
What is hot chocolate or cocoa? If you need a quick shot of heat, try adding a little cayenne to the hot chocolate.
This winter activity has a light, oval wooden frame that is usually strengthened by two or more crosspieces, strung and attached to the foot.
Snow Shoeing. Snowshoes were used by Indians and Eskimos in the wintry northern areas of North America. They are now used principally by hunters, trappers, farmers, lumberjacks, and sports enthusiasts.
Honey and this go together in tea for a warming home remedy for cold and flu.
What is lemon? Honey and lemon may help detoxify the body, soothe a sore throat, aid in weight loss, improve metabolism, and much more.
The Grinch's heart is said to be how many sizes too small?
Two sizes too small.
These colors are most often associated with Hannukah.
What are blue and white? These colors have long held importance in Judaism and became popular colors for Hanukkah celebrations
This heavy festive cake comes in light and dark
Fruit/Christmas cake. Fruitcake lasts a long time because the dry ingredients don't give microorganisms enough moisture to reproduce.
A Jamaican team made a mixed impression, in this 2 and 4 manned winter sport, held in the 1988 Winter Olympics held in Calgary, Alberta.
Bobsledding. The two-man team finished in 30th place, while the four-man team crashed during the third run and finished last overall.
Pork is often stuffed with or served with a side of this fruit.
What is apple? This combination’s long history dates to a recipe in a ninth-century Roman cookbook.
How many total ghosts are there in A Christmas Carol?
4; Jacob Marley, Ghosts of past, present and future
Typically found in gardens, you might also place a grouping of these “little people” indoors as holiday decor.
What are gnomes? They add a little whimsy to your surroundings.
These chunky, creamy stews often contain corn or seafood and take off the winter chill.
What are chowders? Seafood chowders are the most prevalent versions, but turkey is another option.
What Winter sport combines both cross-country skiing and shooting?
Biathlon. Biathlon events include individual, relay, sprint, and pursuit races for men and women. There is also a mixed team event that features two men and two women.
This condiment removes the heat from wasabi-dipped sushi.
What is ginger? The ginger is pickled, and even if you don’t like wasabi alone, the combination is almost addicting. The ginger cleanses the palate after the explosion of flavors in the mouth.
Finish this iconic line from It's a Wonderful Life: "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his _____."
Wings
The candle that is always elevated and usually in this position on the menorah is used to light the other eight candles during Hanukkah.
What is the middle? The middle candle is called the shamash, which means “attendant” or “helper candle.” The shamash can be another candle as long as it’s elevated.
These white winter vegetables resemble carrots, and they’re also root vegetables.
What are parsnips? Parsnips are spicier and sweeter than carrots and have a hint of licorice.
Which game is similar to ice hockey and is played almost exclusively in the Scandinavian countries, the Baltic states, and Mongolia?
Bandy, resembles ice hockey and is popular in Scandinavian countries, the Baltic states, and Mongolia. Teams have 8 to 11 players on skates who use curved sticks to hit a ball on a large rink.
These are the two main ingredients in caprese.
What are tomatoes and mozzarella cheese? It is served with oil and vinegar and topped with basil.