Holiday Characters
This red-nosed reindeer became famous for guiding Santa’s sleigh through foggy weather.
Rudolph
This Boston landmark hosts a massive holiday tree lighting each year, drawing crowds to the waterfront.
Boston seaport
In Home Alone, the McCallister family is traveling to which city when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
Written in 1949 by Johnny Marks, this song tells the story of a misfit reindeer who guides Santa’s sleigh through foggy weather.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
What traditional German bread, often eaten at Christmas, contains dried fruit and marzipan?
Stollen
This snowman comes to life when a magic hat is placed on his head.
Frosty the Snowman
Nova Scotia is known for sending this special gift to Boston every year as a gesture of gratitude dating back to 1917.
Christmas tree
The 1946 film It’s a Wonderful Life is set in what fictional town?
Bedford Falls
Written in 1942, this song’s famous opening line mentions “chestnuts roasting on an open fire”
The Christmas Song
In the UK, what is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
Coin
This green character from Whoville tries to steal Christmas before having a change of heart.
the Grinch
In New York City, this iconic holiday attraction features a giant tree and an ice-skating rink, attracting millions of visitors.
Rockefeller Center
In Elf, Buddy works in what department at Gimbels?
toy department
Released in 2000, this song remains one of the most popular modern Christmas songs, famous for its high notes.
All I Want for Christmas Is You
Latkes, eaten during Hanukkah, are made primarily from what ingredient?
Potatoes
In “The Nutcracker,” this brave girl travels to the Land of Sweets after her toy magically comes to life.
Clara
Boston’s historic Quincy Market transforms into a winter wonderland with a light show called what?
Blink
Which 1993 Tim Burton film blends Halloween and Christmas themes?
The nightmare before Christmas
This 1945 song, famously performed by Vaughn Monroe and was written in the sunny state of California.
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
What Italian Christmas cake is known for its tall, dome shape and light texture?
Panettone
This figure from Icelandic folklore is a giant troll who is said to eat misbehaving children and is the mother of the Yule Lads.
Grýla
Nova Scotia is home to this sweet holiday treat, often made with molasses and enjoyed during festive gatherings.
Molasses cookies
In A Christmas Story, Ralphie desperately wants what specific gift for Christmas?
Red Ryder BB gun
In the 1947 film Miracle on 34th Street, this cheerful song is sung by a department store crowd to celebrate the Christmas season.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
In Sweden, the Christmas buffet known as “Julbord” traditionally includes what type of fish?
Herring