Holiday Movies & TV
What is the name of the main character in Elf?
What is Buddy?
What is the traditional Christmas beverage made from eggs, milk, sugar, and spices like nutmeg or cinnamon?
What is a Eggnog?
Fun Fact: Eggnog, a creamy and spiced beverage, has been enjoyed for centuries and is often associated with Christmas. The term "nog" is believed to have originated from the word "noggin," a small wooden mug used to serve drinks, giving rise to the name "eggnog."
How many times does Santa check his Naughty & Nice list?
What is Twice?
Which Christian Saint is better known as Santa Claus?
Who is Saint Nicholas?
Fun Fact: Saint Nicholas was a 4th-century Christian saint known for his acts of generosity and gift-giving. Over time, Saint Nicholas became a popular figure associated with Christmas and the giving of gifts. The character of Santa Claus as we know him today has evolved from a combination of different cultural influences and traditions.
In the song "The twelve Days of Christmas," what is the number of French Hens?
What is 3?
Fun Fact:
12 Drummers Drumming
11 Pipers Piping
10 Lords a Leaping
9 Ladies Dancing
8 Maids a Milking
7 Swans a Swimming
6 Geese a Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
In Home Alone, Kevin McCallister's family leaves for Paris on this holiday
What is Christmas?
These peppermint-flavored candies shaped into the form of a shephard's crook, symbolize the shephards' presence at the birth of Jesus.
What is Candy Canes?
Fun Fact: The candy cane, as we know it today, is believed to have originated in Europe in the 17th century. It is said that the choirmaster at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany wanted to find a way to keep children quiet during the long nativity service. He decided to ask a local candy maker to create sweet sticks for the children to enjoy.
Who is the most well-known singer for singing "Blue Christmas"?
Who is Elvis Presley?
Which actor has never played the role of Santa Claus in a movie?
A) Tom Hanks
B) Kurt Russell
C) Tim Allen
D) Matt Damon
What is D?
Fun Fact: Tom Hanks (Polar Express), Kurt Russell (The Christmas Chronicles), and Tim Allen (The Santa Clause) have all played the role of Saint Nick on the silver screen.
Which of the following songs is NOT included on Mariah Carey's 1994 Christmas Album?
A) All I want for Christmas is You
B) Santa Claus is Coming to Town
C) Santa Tell Me
What is C?
Fun Fact: Performed by Ariana Grande, "Santa Tell Me" would not debut until 2014, twenty years after Mariah Carrey's famous holiday album.
The Grinch famously tries to stop Christmas from coming by stealing everything from this town
What is Whoville?
The Brothers Grimm's fairy tale, "Hansel and Gretel," popularized the idea of a house made entirely of this food, which is still used to build decorative Christmas houses to this day
What is Gingerbread?
Fun Fact: Gingerbread houses originated in Germany during the 16th century and were inspired by the fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel." The tradition of making gingerbread houses spread to other countries and has become a beloved holiday activity where people can showcase their creativity by decorating edible structures.
On the 11th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me........
What is Eleven Pipers Piping?
According to Nordic folklore, Santa Claus is said to be accompanied by the mischievous creature who is said to punish misbehaving children during the Christmas season.
Who is Krampus?
Fun Fact: According to the legend, Krampus would visit homes on the night of December 5th, known as Krampusnacht, to scare and admonish children who had been naughty. He carries chains and sometimes a bundle of birch branches to swat or whip misbehaving children. In some traditions, he even collects the naughty children in a basket or sack to take them away.
Known to be the best-selling Christmas single of all time, "White Christmas" was recorded by this artist in 1942.
Who is Bing Crosby?
Fun Fact: "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby holds the Guinness World Record for being the best-selling single of all time. Since its release in 1942, it has sold an estimated 50 million copies worldwide.
This animated favorite movie features a train that takes children to the North Pole
What is Polar Express?
This unique Christmas tradition in Japan involves eating food from this American fast food chain for dinner:
A) McDonalds
B) KFC
C) Pizza Hut
What is B?
Fun Fact: In Japan, it has become a popular custom to have Kentucky Fried Chicken for Christmas dinner. This unique tradition started in the 1970s after a successful KFC marketing campaign that positioned their fried chicken as a special holiday meal. Today, people in Japan often pre-order their KFC Christmas meals well in advance.
What magic article of clothing brings Frosty the Snowman to life?
What is His Hat?
Starting with an ad campaign in 1931, this American company is often credited with popularizing the image of Santa Claus wearing a red suit.
Who is Coca Cola?
Fun Fact: Coca Cola played a significant role in popularizing the modern image of Santa Claus wearing a red suit. In 1931, Coca-Cola commissioned artist Haddon Sundblom to create a series of advertisements featuring Santa Claus. Sundblom's illustrations depicted a jolly, plump Santa Claus dressed in a red suit with white fur trim, which aligned with Coca-Cola's brand colors. These iconic advertisements became immensely popular and helped solidify the image of Santa Claus in a red suit as we know it today.
This beloved holiday tune, written by Johnny Marks, explains how Rudolph became essential to Santa's sleigh team.
What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
A certain character in "It's a Wonderful Life" sees how the world would be different if he'd never existed
Who is George Bailey?
In the United States, this type of meat is most commonly served for Christmas Dinner.
What is Ham?
Fun Fact: Roasted Ham is a traditional and popular choice for many families during the holiday season and is enjoyed with various sides and accompaniments. According to the National Pork Board, approximately 100 million pounds of ham is purchased in the weeks leading up to Christmas each year.
In what county is it tradition to celebrate Christmas by hiding a pickled cucumber in the Christmas tree?
What is Germany?
Fun Fact: Believed to have been influenced by German immigrants who brought various customs to America, the tradition involves hiding a real pickle (or a pickle ornament) inside of the Christmas tree and having the first person to find it receive an extra gift.
Including Rudolph, how many reindeer does Santa have?
What is 9?
Names: Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, and Blitzen
This famous department store Christmas song from 1939, now a classic, was written by a Jewish composer, Irving Berlin, who also wrote "God Bless America."
What is White Christmas?