Holiday Movie Moments
In Elf, what topping does Buddy insist belongs on every spaghetti dish?
Maple syrup
What Jewish holiday lasts eight nights and involves lighting candles?
Hanukkah
Which song famously features a reindeer with a radiant red nose?
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
Frozen water falling from the sky is called what?
Snow
What sweet treat is often left out for Santa in the U.S.?
Cookies
What snowman famously says, “Happy Birthday!” when he comes to life?
Frosty
In Home Alone, what city is Kevin’s family trying to fly to before they forget him?
Paris
What African American holiday celebrates community, creativity, and heritage over seven days?
Kwanzaa
“Feliz Navidad” is sung partly in English and partly in what language?
Spanish
What do you call the icy crystals you see on grass early in the morning?
Frost
What traditional Jewish food composed primarily of potatoes is cooked in oil during Hanukkah?
Latkes
Who is the lead reindeer guiding Santa’s sleigh in many stories?
Rudolph
In The Grinch (2000), what is the name of the town in which the Whos celebrate Christmas?
Whoville
What is the traditional Jewish game often played during Hanukkah?
Dreidel
What winter song features the line “In the meadow we can build a snowman”?
"Winter Wonderland"
What term describes a winter storm with strong winds and very low visibility?
Blizzard
What holiday decoration is known for dangling from doorways and prompting kisses?
Mistletoe
What Disney queen can create ice with the touch of her hand?
Elsa
What animated holiday movie follows a boy who boards a mysterious train heading north?
The Polar Express
What Pagan celebration honors the longest night of the year?
Winter Solstice
What is the traditional song sung worldwide at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
"Auld Lang Syne"
What natural light display is commonly seen in the Arctic winter sky?
Northern Lights / Aurora Borealis
What mystical creature in Alpine folklore punishes misbehaving children in early December?
Krampus
What character tries to steal Christmas from the Whos?
The Grinch
In A Christmas Story, what gift does Ralphie desperately hope to receive?
A Red Ryder BB gun
Which Chinese festival marks the transition into a new year based on the lunar calendar?
Lunar New Year
What song humorously laments not being able to whistle because of missing teeth?
"All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth"
Snowflakes almost always have how many sides?
Six
Which country famously celebrates Christmas with a meal from KFC?
Japan
What reindeer is known for being the fastest in many holiday stories?
Dasher
In Home Alone 2, which city does Kevin accidentally fly to instead of Florida?
New York City
What Nordic festival historically celebrated the rebirth of the sun around the solstice?
Yule
In “The Christmas Song,” what is roasting on an open fire?
Chestnuts
What large sheet of moving ice shapes landscapes over thousands of years?
Glacier
In Mexico, what fruit/candy-filled treat is broken open during Las Posadas celebrations?
Piñata
In Elf, what song does Jovie sing in the department store to help Buddy feel less nervous?
“Baby, It’s Cold Outside”
What classic film centers on a man discovering what life would be like if he’d never been born?
It’s a Wonderful Life
What December holiday in Mexico includes nightly processions reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter?
Las Posadas
What holiday classic includes the lyric “To save me from tears, I’ll give it to someone special”?
"Last Christmas"
What type of frozen precipitation forms when snow partially melts and refreezes before hitting the ground?
Sleet
What spicy, warm drink is popular at winter markets in Europe?
Mulled wine / Glühwein
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what ghostly canine floats beside Jack Skellington?
Zero
In Eight Crazy Nights, which winter holiday is primarily featured?
Hanukkah
Which holiday marks the Hindu lunar new year and often includes colorful fireworks?
Diwali
What famous ballet features the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”?
The Nutcracker
What do you call a wind-sculpted ridge of snow that forms across roads and open fields?
A snowdrift
In Iceland, children place shoes in windows to receive treats from what 13 characters?
The Yule Lads
In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, how many spirits visit Scrooge?
Four: Jacob Marley, Christmas Past, Present, Yet to Come
Which iconic movie features the line “Seeing isn’t believing. Believing is seeing”?
The Santa Clause
Which Danish and Norwegian holiday tradition involves lighting candles every Sunday leading up to Christmas?
Advent candles (Adventskransen)
What spiritual song, composed by James Weldon Johnson, is traditionally sung during Kwanzaa to honor African heritage and uplift community spirit?
"Lift Every Voice and Sing"
What is the name of the strong, cold, dry wind that blows down from the Rockies into the U.S. plains during winter?
A Chinook wind
What fruitcake-like bread is a German holiday staple?
Stollen
In Narnia, who keeps the land under a spell of “always winter, never Christmas”?
The White Witch (Jadis)
In The Santa Clause 2, what magical rule must Scott Calvin meet in order to remain Santa? (Be specific)
He must get married — The "Mrs. Clause."
Which winter solstice celebration in Iran is marked by reading poetry and eating pomegranates and watermelon?
Yalda Night
Which traditional African American spiritual is commonly included in Kwanzaa celebrations for its message of hope and liberation?
“This Little Light of Mine.”
What extremely rare winter occurrence involves tiny frozen droplets suspended in the air, sparkling like floating crystals?
Diamond dust
What Caribbean holiday beverage is similar to eggnog but made with coconut milk?
Coquito
In The Nutcracker, what is the name of the kingdom Clara visits after the battle with the Mouse King?
The Land of Sweets