Christmas Classic Literature
A Christmas Carol
In the original film, Kevin McCallister is left behind while his family travels to this city.
Paris.
The tradition of decorating Christmas trees originated in this country.
Germany.
Caroling in cold weather relies heavily on this respiratory muscle to maintain proper breath control.
Diaphragm
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer saved Christmas with his unique features he was once ridiculed for. What was the color of my first car.
Blue.
The Grinch's dog, Max, was originally described as wearing this improvised feature.
A single antler tied to his head.
In The Polar Express, Tom Hanks plays/voices 6 characters. Name three.
These three colors are most commonly associated with Christmas Traditions.
Red, Green, Gold.
Holiday stress can elevate cortisol, a hormone released by this gland.
Adrenal
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house. Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; I have had knee surgery twice. Which knee(s)?
Left
In A Christmas Carol, this ghost represents regret over actions that cannot be changed.
Ghost of Christmas past.
This 1946 film was initially a box-office disappointment before becoming a Christmas classic.
It's a Wonderful Life.
This plant became associated with Christmas due to its winter berries and symbolism of life.
Holly
This specific muscle is most commonly injured when initiating an all-out sprint to catch Santa Clause.
Biceps femoris
Santa is known for his jolly spirit and his boisterous laugh. Where did I propose to my wife?
Santa Barabara
This 1823 poem is officially titled A Visit from St. Nicholas.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas,
A Mr. Bean Christmas special bit inspired a "Friends" Thanksgiving gag of which character getting their head stuck in a turkey?
Joey
December 25th was chosen in part to coincide with this Roman festival.
Saturnalia.
This chewing muscle, which sounds remarkably similar to a soaring prehistoric creature, is extremely relevant during excessive holiday cookie consumption.
Lateral pterygoid.
In Home Alone, Kevin's traps and schemes would have led to multiple fractures for the Wet Bandits. How many bones have I broken? (bonus for specifics)
0
In The Nutcracker, the story is adapted from a tale by this German author.
E.T.A. Hoffmann.
In Die Hard, the Christmas party takes place at the headquarters of this corporation.
Nakatomi Corporation
“My true love gave to me, 10 cups of coffee, eight chicken sandwiches, seven T-bone steaks, four eggs a fryin’, three sausage patties, two waffles baking, and a bowl of delicious hot grits." is a version of "12 Days of Christmas" on an album put out by what scattered-smothered-and-covered Southern breakfast chain?
Waffle House
While playing tag with Frosty, you slip on his ice and fall on yours. You are diagnosed with a vertebral compression fracture. Which vertebral levels are you most likely to have injured as a result of your fall?
T12-L2
I have travelled to this far away, warm, bordering land for a once in a lifetime family trip.
Pensacola, Florida