Holiday Movies 1
What popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle bells
What is an adult make turkey called?
A tom
What is the most viewed holiday movie of all time in the US?
Home Alone
What % of American meals include turkey?
90%
Hanukkah lasts for ___ nights, to commemorate how long the holy light burned.
8
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Jim Carey version), what was wrong with the Grinch that made him different?
His heart was "two sizes too small"
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?
A fruit
In a Christmas Carol what are the names of the 3 ghosts that visit Ebenezer Scrooge?
The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come (or Future)
What 2 football teams play on Thanksgiving every year?
Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
In the movie, Elf, what is the first rule on the Code of the Elves?
Treat every day like Christmas!
Where did the idea for gingerbread houses originate? BONUS: and in what century?
Germany
16th Century
What is Ralphies little brothers name in the movie A Christmas Story?
Randy
This state produces the most turkeys each year.
Minnesota
What does the Diwali celebration mark the start of in Hindu culture?
The Hindu New Year
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is the name of the main character?
Jack Skellington
What food is commonly eaten during Hanukkah?
Latkes
Why do fans of the movie Die Hard argue that it should be considered a Christmas Movie?
It takes place on Christmas Eve
The first Thanksgiving lasted this many days...
3!
What game is often played during Hanukkah?
Spin the Dreidel
What children's movie inspired the popular tradition of Friendsgiving?
Can you eat a mistletoe?
No, it is EXTREMELY poisonous.
In Christmas Vacation what does Clark unexpectedly receive as his Christmas bonus?
A membership to the Jelly of the Month Club
In what month do Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving?
October
What item is commonly placed in a window in Irish homes around Christmas time as a sign of welcome and warm hospitality?