Holidays & Traditions
Winter Memories
Music & Pop Culture
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Holiday Movie Magic
100
What day do people traditionally stay up until midnight to welcome the new year?
What is New Years Eve.
People traditionally stay up until midnight on New Year’s Eve to celebrate the end of the old year and ring in the new one with countdowns, fireworks, and parties.
100
What cold, white precipitation falls from the sky in winter?
What is Snow.
Snow forms when tiny ice crystals in clouds stick together and become heavy enough to fall to the ground as snowflakes.
100
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many golden rings are given total?
40 (5 rings each time from days 5–12)
100
What is the birthstone for December (bright blue)?
What is Turquoise or Blue Topaz.
100
This 1964 stop-motion classic follows a red-nosed reindeer who doesn’t quite fit in.
What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
This beloved holiday special tells the story of Rudolph, a young reindeer with a glowing red nose who feels out of place but ultimately becomes a hero by leading Santa’s sleigh through a foggy Christmas Eve.
200
Hanukkah is celebrated for how many nights?
What is Eight nights.
It honors the miracle in which a small amount of consecrated oil kept the Temple’s menorah burning for eight days during the rededication of the Second Temple.
200
What do people traditionally build using snow often with a carrot nose?
What is Snowman.
Snowmen are a popular winter activity, especially for children, and are usually decorated with items like scarves, hats, coal for eyes, and sticks for arms.
200
What popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
What is “Jingle Bells”.
“Jingle Bells” was written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857. It was originally titled “One Horse Open Sleigh” and intended for a Thanksgiving program at his church in Massachusetts. Over time, it became associated with Christmas instead of Thanksgiving.
200
What flower is associated with December?
What is Narcissus.
The Narcissus symbolizes hope, purity, and new beginnings. Paperwhites are delicate white flowers with a sweet fragrance and are often grown indoors during the winter season.
200
In this animated TV special, a little boy brings a tiny, scraggly tree to his Christmas play.
What is A Charlie Brown Christmas?
In this beloved animated Christmas special, Charlie Brown is upset by how commercial Christmas has become. He picks a tiny, scruffy tree for the school play. At first, the other kids make fun of it, but it eventually comes to represent the real meaning of Christmas.
300
In many cultures, what food is eaten for good luck on New Year’s Day?
What is Black-eyed peas, greens or lentils.
Many cultures eat symbolic foods on New Year’s Day because they’re believed to attract prosperity, luck, and abundance in the year ahead.
300
What piece of clothing keeps your hands warm in winter?
What is Gloves or Mittens.
Gloves have individual finger coverings, while mittens keep fingers together for extra warmth—both are essential for protecting hands from cold weather.
300
What song begins with the lyrics: “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks…”?
What is Silver Bells.
Silver Bells is a classic Christmas song written in 1950 by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans.
300
What two zodiac signs are associated with the month of December.
A. Pisces and Aquarius
B. Sagittarius & Capricorn
C. Gemini & Cancer
B. Sagittarius & Capricorn
Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 21)
Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19)
300
In this film, a department store Santa named Kris Kringle must prove he’s the real deal in court.
What is Miracle on 34th Street?
In the story, Kris Kringle, who works as a department store Santa, is put on trial to prove that he is truly Santa Claus.
400
What plant is hung in doorways and people kiss under it?
What is a Mistletoe.
Traditionally associated with love and good fortune, kissing under mistletoe dates back to ancient Celtic and Norse customs, where the plant was seen as a symbol of peace, fertility, and protection. It later became a popular Christmas tradition in Victorian England.
400
What device is used to scrape ice off car windshields?
What is an ice scraper.
Ice scrapers are usually made of plastic or metal and help remove frost, ice, or snow from car windows for clear visibility and safe driving in winter.
400
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Who is Max.
Max is the Grinch’s loyal and gentle dog, often reluctantly helping with the Grinch’s schemes like pulling the sleigh on Christmas Eve. Despite the Grinch’s grumpiness, Max remains loving and faithful.
400
This famous creator was born in December and brought to life many beloved characters, including a cheerful mouse with big round ears.”
Who is Walt Disney.
The person described is Walt Disney.
Walt Disney, born on December 5, 1901, was an iconic animator and storyteller who created many beloved characters including Mickey Mouse, the cheerful mouse with big round ears and built a global entertainment empire that continues to inspire today.
400
In this 1954 movie musical, two entertainers help save a Vermont inn and sing the title song written by Irving Berlin.
What is White Christmas?
500
What winter holiday is celebrated on December 26th in the UK and Canada?
What is Boxing Day.
Traditionally, it was the day when employers gave “Christmas boxes” gifts or bonuses to servants and workers. Over time, it became a public holiday associated with charity, sporting events, and post-Christmas shopping.
500
What winter activity involves gliding across frozen ponds?
What is Ice skating.
People use ice skates boots with metal blades to glide smoothly over frozen surfaces, and it’s a popular recreational and competitive winter sport.
500
What famous crooner recorded the best-selling Christmas album of all time?
Who is Bing Crosby.
The album is “Merry Christmas” (1945), which includes the iconic “White Christmas.” It has sold millions of copies worldwide and remains a holiday classic decades later.
500
This famous scientist was born in December and is known for discovering gravity after watching an apple fall from a tree.
Who is Isaac Newton.
Isaac Newton, born on December 25, 1642, was a groundbreaking scientist known for his laws of motion and universal gravitation.
500
In this 1946 classic, George Bailey learns what life would be like if he had never been born.
What is It’s a Wonderful Life.