Holiday Movies
This holiday favourite features a bratty 8 year-old who thinks his Christmas wish to have no family comes true when they accidentally leave him behind on their vacation
What is Home Alone?
This festival of lights lasts eight days and celebrates a miracle from more than 2000 years ago.
What is Hanukkah?
This song by the "Songbird Supereme" is ranked #1 in Billboards 100 greatest holiday songs of all time
What is "All I want for Christmas is you"?
The original flavor of the popular candy cane is derived from this refreshing herb
What is peppermint?
A popular holiday decoration and romantic symbol, these plants are actually considered to be pests whose seeds can stunt tree growth
What are Mistletoes?
The first gingerbread houses were inspired by this well-known Grimm's fairy tale
What is Hansel & Gretel?
Celebrated actor Tom Hanks voices 7 different characters in this children's holiday movie
What is 'The Polar Express'?
Alpine countries like Austria have a legend that this devil-like creature joins their St. Nicholas festivities to frighten naughty children.
What is Krampus?
Lamenting that Jewish kids didn't have any holiday songs, this famous actor created a Hannukah tune as a joke for a Saturday Night Live sketch.
Who is Adam Sandler?
This classic holiday beverage has many variations but often contains milk, cream, sugar, nutmeg and other spices. Pair with whisky or rum for a boozy version.
What is eggnog?
These cheerful red plants pop up everywhere during the holiday season and are actually native to Mexico where the ancient Aztecs used them to make red dye
What are Poinsettias?
This sport holds the title 'the king of winter sports'
What is skiing?
Celebrated Canadian actor, Jim Carrey voiced the Grinch in the 2000 classic, but did you know that he hails from this York Region town?
What is Newmarket?
This Southeast Asian nation has an annual Christmas festival featuring dazzling parols or lanterns that symbolize the Star of Bethlehem?
What is Phillipines?
You will often hear several of this Canadian singer's Christmas songs on the radio or when you're shopping in the mall. Here's one of them.
Who is Michael Buble?
Freshly fried, in plenty of oil, these crispy potato pancakes have become synonymous with Hannukah and a symbol of the oil miracle.
What are latkes?
Decking the halls or rather images of the god Saturn with these leaves was a tradition of the ancient Romans during their Saturnalia festival
What is Holly?
This country is credited for starting the Christmas tree tradition - as we know it - by the 16th century when sources record devout Christians bringing decorated trees into their homes
What is Germany
This ragtag team of unlikely superheroes engage in some spirited shenanigans to try to get their friend Star-Lord the perfect Christmas gift.
What is Guardians of the Galaxy?
Celebrated every year from December 26 through January 1, primarily in the United States, this 7-day festival featuring seven different symbols including fruits and vegetables pays homage to African harvest celebrations
What is Kwaanza?
The song "Hannukah Blessings" was part of a 2004 holiday album released by this Canadian Rock band.
Who are the Barenaked Ladies?
One of the major dishes enjoyed during Chinese New Year is a form of this popular Chinese side dish filled with meat or vegetables.
What are jiaozi or dumplings?
The Pohutukawa is a coastal evergreen tree that produces a brilliant display of red flowers and is the Christmas tree of this island nation in the Southern Hemisphere?
What is New Zealand?
In addition to traditional decorations, Ukranians also adorn their Christmas trees with these silky white, roughly circular structure as way to bring luck and good fortune in the coming year.
What are spider webs?
This beloved Christmas classic about a desperate businessman seeing an alternate version of his life is the epitome of holiday magic, but was actually a box office flop?
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
Every December 23, a city in this Hispanic country comes alive with sculptures of mythical creatures, nativity scenes and other holiday imagery, all intricately carved from huge radishes.
What is Mexico?
The cherished home-invasion holiday comedy "Home Alone" features a memorable score composed by this legendary Oscar-winning conductor, also known for his signature score for the epic space opera set in "a galaxy far, far away".
Who is John Williams?
Come Christmas-time, Japan - a country known for its gastronomy - flocks to this fast-food chain thanks to a wildly successful 1974 marketing campaign. You'll see many a Japanese lining up outside one of their stores on December 24th or 25th.
What is KFC or Kentucky Fried Chicken?
While Scotch pines may be the most popular evergreen to put up in your home, this one is known to be the most fragrant and is considered the "most Canadian Christmas tree"
What is Balsam Fir?
The story of Santa Claus begins with Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children who was born in this strategically situated Eurasian country