Christmas Literature
This story of a furry, grouchy, Christmas-hating green creature was written by Dr. Seuss.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Which famous Christmas ballet features the Sugar Plum Fairy?
What is The Nutcracker.
What is Hawaii.
This gullible little who catches the Grinch, disguised as Santa, in the act of stealing all of the material makings of Christmas from her home in Whoville.
Who is Cindy-Lou Who.
Complete this famous line from Elf: "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is ____________________."
What is "singing loud for all to hear!"
This work of literature by Charles Dickens featured a jaded old, money-obsessed man that was visited by three spirits.
What is A Christmas Carol.
What is the name of the Grinch's loyal, often mistreated, companion that also serves as his lone, sled-pulling reindeer?
Who is Max.
What is the name of the scary, horned mythical figure from Alpine folklore that follows St. Nicholas around, terrorizing naughty children?
Who is Krampus.
What does the main character say after he blows the train whistle in The Polar Express?
What is "I've wanted to do that my whole life!"
Which U.S. president banned Christmas trees from the White House (for ecological reasons)?
Who was Theodore Roosevelt.
Which children’s classic is set in a land where “it’s always winter but never Christmas?”
What is C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
What is Scrooge's first name?
What is Ebenezer.
Mistakenly attributed to Germany, the tradition of hiding a glass ornament of this vegetable type (though it's botanically a fruit) on the Christmas tree earns its finder an extra holiday surprise.
What is a cucumber (pickle).
In the classic A Christmas Story, what does Ralphie's mom say when he asks for a BB Gun for Christmas?
What is "You'll shoot your eye out."
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
What is Germany.
Which beloved tale by O. Henry sees a husband and wife make heartfelt sacrifices to buy one another a gift at Christmas?
What is "The Gift of the Magi."
In Truman Capote's classic holiday short story, "A Christmas Memory," Sook and the young boy both give each other this gift each year for Christmas.
What are kites.
People in the American South often eat this food to attract good luck in the New Year. (Hint: It’s also traditionally served during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.)
What are black-eyed peas.
Which two cities did the main character from the Home Alone movies spend most of each movie in?
What is Chicago and New York, respectively.
What beverage company helped popularize the modern image of Santa Claus?
What is Coca-Cola.
In the Harry Potter series, what gift does Mrs. Weasley give to her family every Christmas?
What are hand-knitted sweaters.
What are the next 2 lines? (18 words)
“Twas the Night before Christmas when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…”
What is: The stockings were hung by the chimney with care/ In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.
Many Japanese families make a tradition of eating a Christmas meal at which fast food restaurant?
What is Kentucky Fried Chicken.
What is the name of the evil magician in the animated classic, Frosty the Snowman?
What is Professor Hinkle.
in the song "The 12 Days of Christmas," how many gifts are given in total on the 3rd day of Christmas?
What is 6 (1+2+3=6)