Christmas
What flower, native to Mexico, is a popular Christmas decoration?
Pointsettia
What is the name of the holiday game traditionally played during Hanukkah with a spinning top?
Dreidel
“Miracle on 34th Street” centers on what real-life department store?
Macy's
In "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", the Grinch lives on what mountain?
Mount Crumpit
In Spain, people traditionally eat 12 of what fruit at midnight on New Year’s Eve for good luck?
Grapes
What nickname do the burglars Harry and Marv use in Home Alone?
Wet bandits
How many days is Kwanzaa?
A) 7
B) 8
C) 10
D) 14
A) 7 days
In Love Actually, who plays the newly elected Prime Minister?
Hugh Grant
What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
The Grinch
In Denmark, what do people do at midnight on New Year's eve to leap into the new year?
A) Jump off chairs
B) Break a plate
C) Run around the house 3 times
D) Ring church bells
A) Jump off chairs
What country's tradition includes leaving shoes out for gifts instead of stockings?
Netherlands
Which Mexican holiday honours deceased loved ones with altars, food and marigolds?
Day of the Dead
What holiday movie includes a cameo by Donald Trump?
Home Alone 2
In National Lampoon, instead of cash, what does Clark's boss give him as a Christmas bonus?
A) Gym membership
B) Holiday fruitcake
C) Set of golf clubs
D) One year membership to the Jelly of the Month Club
D. One year membership to the Jelly of the Month Club
Which classic Christmas hit by Brenda Lee—recorded when she was only 13 years old—became a holiday staple and finally reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart more than 60 years after its release?
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
In Japan, a popular Christmas tradition involves eating what fast-food item?
KFC
Which major festival, celebrated by millions around the world, symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil?
Diwali (Festival of Lights)
Name the director who filmed Elf and is also responsible for filming the Iron Man movies
(hint: he also makes an appearance in Four Christmases)
John Favreau
How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
Four:
Jacob Marley – Scrooge’s former business partner, who appears first to warn him.
The Ghost of Christmas Past
The Ghost of Christmas Present
The Ghost of Christmas Future
Which Barbwire actress is currently in Ottawa filming a holiday movie in Carleton Place?
Pamela Anderson
What was the original colour of Santa Claus' suit before it became red due to Coca-Cola advertising?
Green
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset. What marks the end of Ramadan?
Eid al-Fitr
What song was initially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair?
"I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus."
Where was the movie Elf filmed other than New York City?
Vancouver
- filmed Riverview hospital in Coquitlam BC for many of the interior sets including the Gimbels department store scenes and the North Pole workshops.
- Coffee shop scene on Hastings street.
According to Dr. Seuss, what surprising source inspired him to create the Grinch’s grouchy personality?
His own grumpy mood—he said the Grinch was based on himself.