Christmas Movies
Christmas Around the World
Final Jeopardy
100

In the movie Home Alone, what is the name of the young boy who is left by his family during Christmas vacation?

Who is Kevin McAllister. 

100

Christmas was banned in this island country from 1969 to 1998.

What is Cuba?


¡Feliz Navidad!

100

Christmas Vegetables

N/A

200

In Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer (1964), what profession does the elf Hermey want to be?

What is a dentist?

200

Christmas has only been widely celebrated in this country for the last few decades as a non-religious holiday and Kentucky Fried Chicken is the popular choice for a Christmas Eve meal.

What is Japan?


メリークリスマス

300

What is the name of the Grinch's loyal dog?

What is Max?

300

The Wren boys or Wren girls procession is a very old tradition that takes place on St. Stephen’s Day in this country?

What is Ireland? Nollaig shona dhuit! 

The tradition goes back to ancient times when a real wren (bird) was killed and carried around in a holly bush, but in modern processions, no wrens are hunted or used. The Wren boys (or girls) dress up in old clothes and painted faces; in some parts of the country, they also wear straw hats. They travel from house to house carrying a long pole with a holly bush tied to its top, singing, dancing and playing music. Sometimes they are accompanied by violins, accordions, harmonicas and horns.

400

In Frosty the Snowman (1969) what is the name of the evil magician?

What is Professor Hinckle?

400

The people of this country believe that Santa Claus, or Father Christmas, lives in the country’s northern part called Korvatunturi, north of the Arctic Circle.

What is Finland? 

Hyvää joulua!

500

In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989), Cousin Eddie referred to a gift that Clark received from his company as "The Gift That Keeps on Giving". To what was Eddie referring? 

What is the jelly of the month club?

500

Instead of just one Santa, this country is visited by thirteen “Yule Lads.” or Jóltide Lads in the local language. 

What is Iceland? Gleðileg Jól! 

Magical people who come down from the mountains Stekkjarstaur – Gimpy, Giljagaur – Gully Imp, Stúfur – Itty Bitty, Þvörusleikir – Pot Scraper Licker, Pottasleikir – Pot Licker, Askasleikir – Bowl Licker, Hurðaskellir – Door Slammer, Skyrgámur – Skyr Gobbler (Skyr, an Icelandic yoghurt), Bjúgnakrækir – Sausage Snatcher, Gluggagægir – Window Peeper,
GáttaÞefur – Doorway Sniffer, Ketkrókur – Meat Hooker, Kertasníkir – Candle Beggar

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