Christmas Movies
In Elf, what is the first rule of the Elf Code of Conduct?
Treat every day like Christmas
“Carol of the Bells” is based on a traditional folk song from which country?
Ukraine
What is Santa called in France?
Père Noël
At what temperature (Fahrenheit) does water freeze?
32 degrees
What ancient culture is credited with decorating trees during winter festivals?
Who are the Germans?
In Home Alone, what city is the family traveling to when Kevin is left behind?
Paris
What holiday song holds the record for the most covered song in history?
White Christmas
In which country do children receive gifts from a witch-like figure called La Befana?
Italy
What type of cloud produces snow?
nimbostratus
Which saint inspired the legend of Santa Claus?
Saint Nicholas
What actor voices the narrator in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)?
Boris Karloff
What instrument traditionally opens “Carol of the Bells”?
a bell or chime
What country celebrates Christmas on January 7th?
Russia
Why does salt help melt ice on roads?
it lowers the freezing point of water
What plant was used by Druids as a symbol of life in winter?
mistletoe
In A Christmas Story, what defense does Ralphie’s father claim will protect Ralphie’s eyes?
he’ll shoot his eye out (glasses won’t help)?
What is Miss Rachael's favorite Christmas song?
All I want for Christmas is you
What traditional Christmas food in Japan is famously from KFC?
Fried Chicken
What term describes snow blown by strong winds?
drifting or blowing snow
Why are Christmas lights often red and green?
they symbolize holly, life, and evergreen plants
In The Polar Express, what word appears on the train’s bell?
Believe
What holiday song was first sung on the radio in 1949 by Gene Autry?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
In Austria and Germany, what creature punishes naughty children?
Krampus
Why do animals grow thicker fur in winter?
insulation to retain heat
What was the original color of Santa’s suit before modern advertising?
green or brown