Holiday Movies & TV Specials
Kevin booby‑traps his house in this 1990 classic.
What is Home Alone?
The 8‑day Jewish festival with nightly candle lighting.
What is Hanukkah?
Rich, creamy holiday drink of milk, sugar, spices, and eggs.
What is eggnog?
“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire” opens this classic.
What is The Christmas Song?
The reindeer with the shiny red nose.
Who is Rudolph?
Buddy the Elf travels to this city to find his father.
What is New York City?
The festival marking African heritage and community from Dec 26–Jan 1.
What is Kwanzaa?
Italian sweet bread with candied fruit, often eaten at Christmas.
What is panettone?
“I have a little _______, I made it out of clay” refers to which holiday toy?
What is a dreidel?
This quirky Christmas custom involves hiding a green ornament shaped like a vegetable among the tree’s branches, with the first child to find it earning an extra gift or good luck.
What is the Christmas pickle?
In The Polar Express, what beverage is served to the children on the train?
What is hot chocolate?
In Japan, many families enjoy this fast‑food chain for Christmas dinner.
What is KFC?
Potato pancakes traditionally served during Hanukkah.
What are latkes?
During Kwanzaa, this candle holder displays seven candles representing the Nguzo Saba principles.
What is a kinara?
In some European countries, children leave these out for St. Nicholas to fill.
What are shoes?
In Elf, what is Buddy’s favorite food group?
What is candy?
In Mexico, families celebrate Christmas with this tradition of breaking a decorated clay container filled with treats.
What is a piñata?
This spiced, hot wine is popular in many European markets.
What is mulled wine (glühwein)?
This Mariah Carey hit returns to the charts every December.
What is All I Want for Christmas Is You?
This word means the fear or dislike of cold.
What is frigophobia?
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Who is Max?
In Sweden, this animal figure made of straw is a famous Christmas decoration, often seen in Gävle.
What is the Yule Goat?
In the Southern U.S., this black‑eyed‑pea dish is served for luck on New Year’s Day.
What is Hoppin’ John?
On Yalda Night, this fruit is a key symbol of rebirth and is often featured in decorative displays.
What is a pomegranate?
The Norse god associated with Yule and winter hunting; he rides an 8‑legged horse in some myths.
Who is Odin?