New Year
Winter words from Indigenous languages
Name that character
Holiday movies that aren't holiday movies
Holiday songs & carols
100
If the old year goes out like a lion, the new year will come in like a ___
What is a lamb?
100
These creatures have their very own day in February and decide whether winter is here to stay.
What are groundhogs?
Groundhogs are also known as woodchucks, which stems from the Algonquian name wuchak.
100
Who is Kermit the Frog, as Bob Cratchit?
(The Muppet Christmas Carol)
100
Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George.
What is Mean Girls (2004)?
100
His head is full of spiders and he has garlic in his soul.
Who is Mr. Grinch?
200
The lunar new year takes place during this time each year.
In late January to mid-February. In 2023, it will take place on Jan. 22.
200
The Mayans first drank this mixed with water, cornmeal and chili peppers.
What is drinking chocolate, or hot cocoa?
From the Quechua word kuka.
200
Who is Ralphie?
(A Christmas Story)
200
Star-Lord, Drax, Rocket, Mantis, and Groot engage in some spirited shenanigans in an all-new original special created for Disney+.
What is The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022)?
200
The first and only holiday single to be certified diamond (which means it’s sold more than 10 million units).
What is “All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey?
300
In Denmark, having these broken items on your doorstep is good luck on New Year's.
What are broken dishes?
300
Extremely warm and wet winds that arrive off the western coast from the southwest.
What is a Chinook?
Originates from the name of the Chinook people, who live near the ocean along what is now known as the lower Columbia River in Oregon-Washington.
300
Who is Jack Skellington?
(The Nightmare Before Christmas)
300
Born on the original Christmas in the stable next door to Jesus Christ, Brian of Nazareth spends his life being mistaken for a messiah.
What is Life of Brian (1979)?
300
Paul McCartney wrote this in 10 minutes in 1979 and would earn $15 million from it.
What is “Wonderful Christmastime”?
400
In Estonia, you would eat this many meals on New Year's Eve for good luck.
What is 7, 9 or 12 meals?
400
This animal’s name means “snow shoveler” – so named because of the way it pushes away snow to feed on vegetation.
What is Caribou?
From Miꞌkmaq qalipu, "snow-shoveler" (from qalipi, "shovel snow")
400
Who is Max?
(How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
400
A young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town.
What is Gremlins (1984)?
400
This well-known carol was the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965.
What is Jingle Bells?
500
In Spain, it is tradition to eat 12 of these as the clock chimes midnight - one for each chime.
What are grapes?
500
When broken down, this word means to drag + cordlike object + instrument for.
What is Toboggan?
From Mi'kmaq tepaqan or Abenaki dabôgan, both originating from *weta·pye·kani, from *wet-, "to drag" + *-a·pye·-, "cordlike object" + *-kan, "instrument for")
500
Who is Bumble?
(Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer)
500
While Batman deals with a man calling himself the Penguin wreaking havoc across Gotham with the help of a cruel businessman, a female employee of the latter becomes the Catwoman with her own vendetta.
What is Batman Returns (1992)?
500
During this period there are kids jingle belling, marshmallows for toasting, scary ghost stories, and much mistltoeing.
What is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?