General Christmas Stuff
What is Santa Claus's "real" name?
St. Nicholas
During the Christmas holidays, a boy learns how to protect himself from criminals who wish him harm.
Home Alone (1990)
Main character: Macauley Culkin
This year, to save me from tears,
I’ll ___________
This year, to save me from tears,
I’ll give it to someone special.
SONG: Last Christmas - WHAM!
What do Finns do on Christmas Eve in order to relax before the busyness of Christmas Day?
They have a Christmas sauna!
What famous holiday figure is rumored to live in Finland?
Santa Claus, specifically in 'Rovaniemi', located north of the Arctic Circle.
How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad!
A human being raised in the magical North Pole goes on a journey of self-discovery in the normal world as he learns of his origins.
Elf (2003)
Main character: Will Ferrell
Oh, I won't ask for much this Christmas,
I won't even wish for ______ (and I),
I'm just gonna keep on waiting underneath the ________.
Oh, I won't ask for much this Christmas,
I won't even wish for snow (and I),
I'm just gonna keep on waiting underneath the mistletoe.
Song: All I Want for Christmas is You - Mariah Carey
SONG: All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
A gigantic statue of an animal is set fire to every year for Christmas in Sweden. What is the animal?
The Yule goat!
What music genre does Finland represent more than any other country in the world?
Heavy metal.
Finland has more heavy metal bands per capita than any other country in the world.
How many presents did Dudley get for Christmas in the Philosopher's Stone?
The opposite of the cheery and Christmas-crazy town nearby, this grouch is hellbent on ruining Christmas for everybody.
How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Main character: Jim Carrey
What a bright time, it’s the right time,
To rock the night away
_________ is a swell time
To go _______ ?
Extra q: What popular 2000's teen movie had a famous scene involving this song?
What a bright time, it’s the right time,
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go riding in the one-horse sleigh.
SONG: Jingle-Bell Rock - Bobby Helms (lol)
Extra question answer cause no one knows the musician: Mean Girls!
Why would this certain holiday figure in the Netherlands be frowned upon today?
His name is Zwarte Piet, or Black Pete, and he is covered in black face paint.
What do the colors in the Finnish flag represent?
White = the snow that covers the country.
Blue = the water in the "land of a thousand lakes".
What was the first company to use Santa Claus in its advertising?
Coca-Cola! They made Santa Claus wear red!
A magical vehicle whisks children away on a Christmas adventure.
The Polar Express (2004)
Character: Tom Hanks
So here it is, Merry Christmas,
Everybody's having fun
_________,
_________.
So here it is, Merry Christmas,
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now,
It's only just beguuuuun.
SONG: Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade
What non-Japanese unconventional food is famously consumed as tradition during Christmas in Japan?
Kentucky-Fried Chicken.
" Until somewhat recently, Christmas wasn't a huge deal in Japan, but a ridiculously successful KFC ad campaign during the 1970s established the tradition of families tucking into buckets of fried chicken on December 25. In fact, holiday-themed dirty bird has become so popular around Japan that restaurant reservations and specially packaged delivery orders are placed months in advance."
What beverage do Finns drink (per capita) more than any other country in the world?
COFFEE!!
Makes sense to me.
Name 7 of Santa's reindeer.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Blitzen, Donner.
An old geezer hates Christmas and everyone in general.
A Christmas Carol (2009) (or other iterations - if you said a Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) that's okay too)
Main Character: Jim Carrey (or Gonzo from the Muppets)
It's the most ___ time of the year,
Lights fill the ___ spreading so much cheer,
I should be playing in the _____,
But imma be _______.
It's the most beautiful time of the year,
Lights fill the streets spreading so much cheer,
I should be playing in the winter snow,
But imma be under the mistletoe.
SONG: Mistletoe - Justin Bieber
In Catalonia, there is a tradition where a figurine is made leading up to Christmas. The figurine is always made in a specific and rather strange, slightly vulgar position. What position are these figurines in?
They are pooping:)
Name 4 of the official languages recognized in Finland. Bonus points for 5.
- Finnish
- Swedish
- Sami
- Finnish Sign Language
- Karelian