Holiday Movies
How many sizes too small was the Grinch's heart?
2
How do you say "merry Christmas" in France?
Joyeux Noël
Who was once the "real-life Santa Claus"?
Saint Nicholas. The Christian bishop was a generous, gift-giving clergyman who lived in Turkey and devoted his life to helping the poor.
What type of pie is traditional at British Christmas feasts?
Mince
What is the log that's traditionally burned during Christmas celebrations called?
Yule Log
What is the highest grossing Christmas movie?
Home Alone
In what state in the USA will you find a town named Christmas?
Florida
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmas?
Krampus
In the early 1800's, the gingerbread house was inspired by what fairy tale?
Hansel and Gretel
What zodiac sign falls on Christmas day?
Capricorn
What does Tim Allen's heartbeat sound like in "The Santa Clause"?
Jingle Bells
Where can you find the largest menorah in the world?
The Grand Army Plaza in New York (it's 32 feet high!).
Which of Santa's reindeer is female?
Vixen
In what century were the first Christmas turkeys eaten?
The 16th century
What does the word Hanukkah mean?
Dedication
In It's a Wonderful Life, what is the name of the angel?
Clarence Odbody
What northeastern US state holds the Guinness record for largest snowman?
Bethel, Maine. They built the tallest snowman, actually a snowwoman, named Olympia. She is 122ft 1in tall, or 37.21 meters. The record was set in 2008.
Who was the author of A Christmas Carol?
Charles Dickens
The day after Christmas is called Boxing Day, but it's also the holy day for what saint?
Stephen
Why are fried foods traditional for Hanukkah?
It's a symbol of the miracle of oil that burned for eight nights.
In the movie Home Alone 2, what did Kevin throw at Marv, hitting him in the head several times?
Bricks
What country are poinsettias native to?
Mexico
Who is known for creating the modern-day gingerbread cookie?
Queen Elizabeth I. To impress a group of guests visiting her palace, the queen asked for a series of special gingerbread cookies designed to look like each visitor.
When was the term "X-mas" invented?
The mid 1500s by the Greeks
Why are green and red the colours associated with Christmas?
Holly is green and red