Christmas Movies
In Home Alone, what city are the McCallisters going to on vacation?
Paris
Which reindeer is famous for its glowing red nose?
Rudolph.
What plant do people often kiss under during Christmas?
Mistletoe
What week-long celebration honoring African heritage is observed from Dec 26 to Jan 1 with the lighting of the kinara?
Kwanzaa
How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh including Rudolph?
Nine
In Elf, what rule from the “Code of Elves” is mentioned first?
Treat every day like Christmas.
What holiday song holds the record as the best-selling single ever?
“White Christmas.”
What holiday decoration is typically used on doors?
A wreath
Which holiday, also called the Festival of Lights, lasts eight days and includes lighting a menorah?
Hanukkah.
Who punishes naughty children in some European Christmas traditions?
Krampus
In the movie Elf, who plays Buddy?
Will Ferrell
Which drink is traditionally left out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Milk
Which plant with red berries is popular at Christmas?
Holly
What ancient winter solstice celebration from Northern Europe gave us traditions like the Yule log?
Yule
What is Santa Claus called in German and Dutch traditions?
Saint Nicholas
In It’s a Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings?
An angel gets his wings.
How many golden rings are given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?
Five
What Christmas drink is also called “milk punch” and often spiced?
Eggnog
What Persian festival on Dec 21 celebrates the longest night of the year with poetry, pomegranates, and family gatherings?
Yalda Night
In the original How the Grinch Stole Christmas! story, what surprising event makes the Grinch realize he hasn’t stopped Christmas?
The Whos in Who‑ville still sing joyfully, even without presents or decorations.
In A Charlie Brown Christmas, which carol does the Peanuts gang sing at the end?
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.
What popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
What fruit is traditionally put inside a Christmas stocking?
A orange
Which Indian winter festival on Jan 13 includes bonfires and songs, marking the end of winter?
Lohri
In the classic adaptations of the Grinch story, which actor both voiced the Grinch and narrated the 1966 TV special?
Boris Karloff