CHRISTMAS MOVIES
In “A Christmas Story,” what happens to Ralphie’s friend as a result of a “triple-dog dare” from another classmate?
He gets his tongue to stuck a flagpole
The color of Elvis’s suede shoes, as well as the Christmas he will have without you
Blue
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
You can get your Christmas card postmarked not at the North Pole, but at the city called North Pole, located in this U.S. state
Alaska
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish
Nutmeg
In the first Home Alone, where is the family going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
France
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album
Paul McCartney
Who was the first company to use Santa Clause in advertising?
Coca Cola
The reason we give presents during Christmas is to symbolize the gifts given to Jesus by these Biblical figures
Three Wise Men
According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus
Candy canes
What’s the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend in the “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” television special?
Clarice
Which Christmas song contains the lyric “Everyone dancing merrily in the new old fashioned way?
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
This giggling red monster was the hit of the holidays as the best-selling Christmas toy of 1996
Tickle Me Elmo
According to the folklore of Germany, Austria, and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?
Krampus
DOUBLE JEOPARDY - These are the four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film “Elf”
Candy, candy canes, candy corn and maple syrup
How many ghosts show up in a Christmas Carol?
4
In the song “Winter Wonderland,” what is the snowman called?
Parson Brown
Since the 1930’s, this famous New York City landmark features a colossal Christmas tree and a popular ice-skating rink during the holiday season
Rockefeller Center
DOUBLE JEOPARDY - The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of what branch of the U.S. military?
The Marines
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish
Figgy pudding
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
How many lights are on the Griswold house in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
25,000
What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
The celebrated “Christmas Truce” temporarily halted fighting during what war?
World War 1
It takes this many years for a pine tree to grow to an acceptable Christmas tree height
15 years
Rather than dining on turkey, the Whos in Whoville in Dr. Seuss’s Christmas classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” enjoy this descriptively named main dish
Roast Beast