Holiday Movies
In the movie ELF according to Buddy the Elf, what are the four main elf food groups? (provide 2 out of 4)
candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup.
What beloved Christmas song was recorded by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano in 1970?
Feliz Navidad
What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?
Fruitcake
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
How long does Hanukkah last?
8 Days and nights.
Who wrote "Christmas doesn't come from a store; maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more,"?
Dr. Seuss
If you received all of the gifts from "The 12 Days of Christmas," how many presents total would you receive?
If you really received all of the gifts from "The 12 Days of Christmas," there would be 364 presents total.
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
Hansel and Gretel
The tradition of making gingerbread houses began in what country.
In Germany in the 16th century.
In Japan, what is the traditional Christmas dinner, a result of a highly successful marketing campaign in the 1970s.
A bucket of KFC chicken
It National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation when Clark's boss gives him a "Jelly of the Month Club" membership instead of a bonus, Cousin Eddie famously says what to Clark?
"Clark, that's the gift that keeps on giving the whole year"
The voice of Tony the Tiger (Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft) sang what famous Christmas song?
"You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch."
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
The Elf on the Shelf
how many days does Kwanzaa cover?
Kwanzaa is celebrated over seven days from December 26th to January 1st
In a Christmas Story, Schwartz dared Flick to lick the flagpole, proclaiming it wouldn't stick, and Flick accepted due to what "Dare"?
A "triple-dog-dare"
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
In one oddball tradition, an ornament shaped like what food item is hidden on the Christmas tree?
A pickle
According to legend, the tradition of hanging stockings dates back to Saint Nicholas. What were the first stocking stuffers? Hint: They weren’t toys.
Gold coins
The figure of Santa Claus is based on a real person, who is he inspired by?
Saint Nicholas from modern-day Turkey, known for his generosity towards children and the poor.
Who really directed The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Despite being widely known as Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (a marketing decision by Disney), the film was actually directed by Henry Selick. Tim Burton created the original story and characters and was a producer, but was busy directing Batman Returns and Ed Wood at the time.
What holiday song mentions "There'll be scary ghost stories"?
The song "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" mentions that there will be scary ghost stories, was a holiday tradition that started in Victorian England and has since died out.
In the song “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” what type of pudding is called for?
Figgy pudding
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
What was the name of the city where Guru Gobind Singh was born?
Patna