Music
This song begins with the lyrics ‘Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock…’
What is “Jingle Bell Rock”?
This movie features an 8-year-old boy accidentally left behind when his family flies to Paris.
What is Home Alone?
This sweet treat is often shaped like a small walking stick and comes in red and white stripes.
What is a candy cane?
These small spiced cookies are popular across Europe and often cut into stars, hearts, and trees.
What are gingerbread cookies?
Which fairy tale were the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel and Gretel
This 1994 hit made Mariah Carey the unofficial Queen of Christmas.
What is “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?
In this 2003 film, Hugh Grant plays the dancing British Prime Minister.
What is Love Actually?
This plant is traditionally hung so people can kiss under it.
What is mistletoe?
This rolled brown bark is the quintessential Christmas spice, used in everything from lattes to buns
What is Cinnamon?
How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
This song tells the story of a snowman brought to life by a magic hat.
What is “Frosty the Snowman”?
This animated Christmas film features a boy who travels to the North Pole on a magical train.
What is The Polar Express?
This historical figure’s kindness inspired the legend of Santa Claus.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
This Christmas drink is made from eggs, milk, sugar, and spices.
What is eggnog?
Which Christmas ballet premiered in 1892?
The Nutcracker
This Band Aid charity single opens with the line ‘It’s Christmas time, there’s no need to be afraid.’
What is “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”
This 2000 film stars Jim Carrey as a grumpy green character who tries to steal Christmas.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
This company is often credited with helping popularise the modern red-suited Santa.
What is Coca-Cola?
This spirit is traditionally added to Christmas pudding — and often poured over it before being set alight.
What is brandy?
Which country started the practice of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
This Christmas song’s chorus includes the line ‘And the bells were ringing out for Christmas Day.’
What is ‘Fairytale of New York’?
This 1988 action film, set during a Christmas party at Nakatomi Plaza, sparked an ongoing debate about whether it counts as a Christmas movie.
What is Die Hard?
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, this is the total number of gifts given if you count them all together.
What is 364?
In Japan, it has become a huge tradition to eat this specific American fast food on Christmas Eve.
What is KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)?
If you were born on December 25th, this is your zodiac sign.
What is Capricorn?