Movies
Which Christmas movie features a young boy named Kevin who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation?
Home Alone
Which populat Christmas song includes the lyrics, “Jingle all the way”?
Jingle Bells
What red-and-white striped lolly is popular during Christmas?
Candy canes
Who is said to deliver presents to children on Christmas Eve (Christmas morning)?
Santa Claus
In France, what is Père Noël known for bringing to children?
Gifts
Which Christmas-set action movie features John McClane fighting terrorists inside Nakatomi Plaza?
Die Hard
Who sings "All I Want for Christmas is You"?
Mariah Carey
Which drink is traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped eggs and spices?
Eggnog
What traditional Christmas plant is hung in doorways, and people are supposed to kiss when standing underneath it?
Mistletoe
In which country is the Christmas tree tradition thought to have originated?
Germany
In "The Grinch", what is the name of the town the Whos live in?
Whoville
What are the first two words of the Christmas carol “Silent Night”?
Silent Night
What spicy biscuit, often shaped like a person or house, is a Christmas favourite?
Gingerbread
Which company is credited with popularizing the modern image of Santa Claus in a red suit through its 1930s advertising campaigns?
Coca-Cola
In Japan, what fast-food chain has become a modern Christmas tradition for many families?
KFC
Which ghost appears to Scrooge first on Christmas Eve in "A Christmas Carol"?
The Ghost of Christmas Past
(Marley appears earlier, but the first spirit is Christmas Past.)
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many golden rings are gifted?
Five
What spice, derived from the inner bark of a tree, is a signature flavour in many Christmas desserts and drinks?
Cinnamon
Which reindeer’s name starts with a “B” and leads Santa’s sleigh?
Blitzen
In Netherlands children traditionally leave what out instead of stockings for Santa or gift-bringers?
Shoes
In "The Santa Clause", what is the name of the elf who becomes head of E.L.F.S.?
Bernard
In the Australian Parody of Jingle Bells called "Aussie Jingle Bells", complete the verse "Dashing through the bush, in a rusty ..."
Holden Ute
What food items do children typically leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Cookies (and milk, and carrots for the Reindeer)
In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey
In Iceland, how many mischievous "Yule Lads" bring gifts in the days leading up to Christmas?
13