Die Hard Is a Christmas Movie
Holiday Food and Drinks
Famous Christmas Quotes
Christmas by the Numbers
Christmas History & Origins (HARD)
100

In Die Hard, what holiday is being celebrated at Nakatomi Plaza?

Christmas

100

What sweet treat is traditionally left out for Santa on Christmas Eve?

Cookies

100

Which character says, “Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal”?

Johnny (from Angels with Filthy Souls in Home Alone)

100

How many points are on a traditional snowflake?

6

100

Which Roman festival is often cited as influencing the timing of Christmas?

Saturnalia

200

Who plays John McClane in Die Hard?

Bruce Willis

200

What creamy holiday drink is often made with milk, eggs, and nutmeg?

Eggnog

200

Who says, “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings”?

Clarence (It’s a Wonderful Life)

200

According to the Bible, how many days after Jesus’ birth is Epiphany traditionally celebrated?

12

200

In what century did December 25 become widely accepted as the date to celebrate Christmas?

4th Century

300

What is the name of the company hosting the Christmas party in Die Hard?

Nakatomi Corporation

300

What striped candy is commonly associated with Christmas and peppermint flavor?

Candy Cane

300

Which Christmas movie includes the quote, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear”?

Elf

300

How many ghosts appear to Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?

4


Marley - xmas past, present, future

300

Which English author wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843?

Charles Dickens

400

What is the name of the terrorist leader in Die Hard?

Hans Gruber

400

What type of cake is traditionally shaped like a log and served at Christmas in France?

Yule log (Bûche de Noël)

400

God bless us, everyone!” is said by which character?

Tiny Tim (A Christmas Carol)

400

In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many birds are given in total (counting all bird types)?

184
(Partridges, turtle doves, French hens, calling birds, swans)

400

What country is credited with starting the modern tradition of exchanging Christmas gifts on December 25?

Germany

500

What Christmas song plays at the end of Die Hard after the villains are defeated?

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

500

What dried fruit is traditionally set ablaze when served in a classic Christmas pudding?

Raisins

500

In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what three words describe the Grinch at the start of the story?

Stink, stank, stunk

500

If you receive all the gifts in “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many golden rings do you receive in total?

40

500

Which pope is traditionally credited with officially declaring December 25 as the date of Christmas?

Pope Julius I

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