MOVIES
What is the name of the snowman in the movie Frozen?
A. Sven
B. Olaf
C. Kristoff
D. Hans
B. Olaf
Which two members of The Beatles released their own Christmas songs?
A. John Lennon and Paul McCartney
B. George Harrison and Ringo Starr
C. John Lennon and Ringo Starr
D. Paul McCartney and George Harrison
A. John Lennon and Paul McCartney
In some countries, people celebrate the “Old New Year” based on the Julian calendar. When is it celebrated?
A. December 31
B. January 7
C. January 14
D. February 1
C. January 14
What is a sleigh?
A. A vehicle pulled by animals over snow
B. A Christmas ornament
C. A winter jacket
D. A small wooden house in the mountains
A. A vehicle pulled by animals over snow
Panettone is a sweet fruit bread enjoyed at Christmas and New Year in which country?
A) France
B) Japan
C) Mexico
D) Italy
D) Italy
Who produced The Nightmare Before Christmas and created the original story?
A. Henry Selick
B. Tim Burton
C. Danny Elfman
D. Walt Disney
B. Tim Burton
Which musical group has a famous song called “Happy New Year” that is often played during New Year’s celebrations around the world?
A. ABBA
B. The Beatles
C. Backstreet Boys
D. Coldplay
A. ABBA
Unlike Santa Claus, who comes alone, Ded Moroz(slavic version of Santa) is always accompanied by another important Christmas figure - Snegurochka. Who is Snegurochka?
A. Snow queen who rules winter
B. Daughter of Ded Moroz
C. Granddaughter of Ded Moroz
D. Elf and also a helper of Ded Moroz
C. Granddaughter of Ded Moroz
How does Santa Claus enter homes to deliver presents?
A. Through a fridge
B. Through a chimney
C. Through a magical snow portal
D. Through a window
B. Through a chimney
What is hidden inside the Greek New Year’s cake called vasilopita?
A. A gift from your partner
B. A coin
C. Money
D. Letter from Santa Claus
B. A coin
What is the name of the street in the classic Christmas movie "Miracle on ___ Street?"
A. 34th
B. 24th
C. 44th
D. Main
A. 34th
In the carol “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” the singers demand a certain pudding. Complete the lyric: “Oh, bring us some ___ pudding.”
A. pumpkin
B. chocolate
C. figgy
D. apple
C. figgy
At midnight on New Year’s Eve in Brazil, people jump for good luck. What do they jump over?
A. Bonfire
B. Waves in the sea
C. Chairs
D. Rocks
B. Waves in the sea
What is the name for the shiny, thin decoration used to make trees, walls, or rooms have more Christmas atmosphere ?
A. Garland
B. Tinsel
C. Ribbon
D. Confetti
B. Tinsel
Russian people have a Christmas salad “_____ under a fur coat,” What is under the fur?
A. Chicken
B. Mushrooms
C. Fish
D. Turkey
C. Fish
What is the name of the movie in the picture?
Elf
Complete the lyrics:
And the ___ is slowly dying
And ,____, we're still goodbying
Bus as long as you ____ me so
Let it ___! Let it ___! Let it ____!
And the fire is slowly dying
And ,my dear, we're still goodbying
Bus as long as you love me so
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
In what European country people believe in Krampus, a monster who punishes naughty children at Christmas?
Austria
What is Stocking stuffer?
A small gift that fits inside a Christmas sock
What is the name of this dish?
Christmas pudding
Complete this famous line from the Home Alone movies:
“Merry Christmas, you filthy ___.”
Merry Christmas, you filthy animal
What is the name of the song? (Extra 100 points, if a team names the artist)
Idina Menzel - Let it go
Guess the tradition. (Extra 100 point if a team guesses the country)
There is a tradition of eating 12 grapes during the New Year’s countdown. It comes from Spain. In Chile and Argentina, people follow the same tradition — but they eat the grapes under the table for extra luck, especially in love.
"Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle". What does this New Year's idiom mean?
Don’t get upset or stressed
Guess the dish from its ingredients.
Candy Cane