Holiday Movies
In Home Alone, the McCallister's leave Kevin behind while traveling to this city for the holidays.
Paris
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…” is the opening line of this classic.
The Christmas Song
Latkes, often eaten during Hanukkah, are typically made from this main ingredient.
Potatoes (fried in oil).
A harvest festival celebrated in Punjab, India, on January 13th, marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of longer days.
Lohri
What is Sean's favorite song from Wicked: For Good?
No Good Deed
In Elf, Buddy says the best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear. What are his 4 main food groups?
Candy
Candy Corn
Candy Canes
& Syrup
Mariah Carey’s holiday hit released in 1994.
"All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
This creamy holiday drink is usually made with milk/cream, eggs, sugar, and nutmeg—sometimes spiked.
Eggnog
This Mexican tradition reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter over nine nights, Dec 16–24.
Las Posadas
What is Abel's favorite song from Wicked: For Good?
NONE!
In A Christmas Story, Ralphie desperately wants a Red Ryder BB Gun. What does his Aunt Clara get him?
The infamous pink bunny suit.
“We won’t go until we get some” refers to this dessert in We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
Figgy pudding
This tall, airy Christmas bread from Milan is studded with candied fruit and raisins.
Panettone
This holiday is celebrated in various cultures as a time of renewal and hope, symbolizing the return of longer days. Usually occurs around December 21st.
Solstice
What cologne does Sean wear?
Light Blue, by Dolce & Gabbana
This 1988 action movie set during an office holiday party sparked the “Is it a Christmas movie?” debate.
Die Hard
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, what is given on day 4?
4 calling birds!
(Did you have to sing the song to get there?)
The “Feast of the Seven Fishes” is a Christmas Eve tradition associated with this heritage.
Italian-American
Kwanzaa runs December 26–January 1 and centers on seven principles known as this.
Nguzo Saba
What is Abel's favorite holiday dish?
Mashed portatoes.
In The Polar Express, the train’s destination is the home of Santa Claus (at the North Pole). What do the kids get served on the train?
Hot Chocolate!
Traditionally sung on New Year’s Eve.
Auld Lang Syne
These jelly-filled doughnuts are a popular Hanukkah treat in Israel.
Sufganiyot.
Chicago’s Christkindlmarket is inspired by the famous market in this German city.
Nuremberg (Christkindlesmarkt)
What was the name of Sean and Abel's first podcast?
Holiday Whobilation