Christmas Movies
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In this movie, a boy defends his suburban home from two thieves using booby traps after his family flies to Paris for the holidays.

What is Home Alone?

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This 2008 superhero film, featuring a billionaire in a high-tech suit, kicked off one of the biggest movie franchises of the 21st century.

What is Iron Man?

200

Someone we all know might shout this phrase upon hearing something shocking or hard to believe.

What is “Ivi Bedda Matri”?

200

This sitcom follows the lives of six friends living in New York City, often hanging out at Central Perk.

What is Friends?

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This monumental year marks when Nonna first entered the world.

What is 1938?

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Raised at the North Pole, this man struggles to fit into the “real world” when he searches for his biological father in New York City.

What is Elf?

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This social media platform, launched in 2006, popularized short text posts and hashtags.

What is Twitter?

400

Meaning “my blood,” this affectionate phrase is often said to family members.

What is “Sangue Mio”?

400

This medical drama follows the lives of doctors and nurses at the fictional Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.

What is Grey’s Anatomy?

400

At a young age, Nonna learned this skill and hobby that she enjoyed for many years.

What is sewing?

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After a magical accident, Scott Calvin finds himself legally obliged to take over a very unusual job, delivering presents worldwide.

 What is The Santa Clause?

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This reality TV series features contestants living in a villa in Spain, forming romantic connections.

What is Love Island?

600

This short Sicilian expression, replacing the Italian phrase “non lo so,” is commonly used to show uncertainty.

What is “Boh”?

600

This fantasy series features seven noble families fighting for control of the Iron Throne in the land of Westeros.

What is Game of Thrones?

600

Whenever this song plays, Nonna can’t help but sing along. 

What is Polvere?

800

In this animated film, a magical train takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.

What is The Polar Express?

800

This YouTube series features celebrities eating spicy wings while answering questions.

What is Hot Ones?

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Used both when food is left unfinished and when someone passes away too young, this word expresses regret.

What is “Peccato”?

800

A high school chemistry teacher turns to cooking methamphetamine after being diagnosed with cancer.

What is Breaking Bad?

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Besides Palermo, this was the first major city Nonna visited.

What is New York City?

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In this comedy, a father’s obsession with creating the “perfect” Christmas goes off the rails with an over-the-top light display, a runaway cat in the tree, and a chaotic visit from his cousin’s obnoxious RV.

What is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?

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This global streaming sensation from South Korea features a wealthy family and their scheming rivals.

What is Squid Game?

1000

Said in frustration, this phrase refers to wanting to hit a certain object found in every kitchen.

What is “Botta la Sale”?

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This sitcom is about a quirky group of employees at a paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

What is The Office?

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When you ask her without skipping a beat, she will say this person is her favorite grandchild.

 Who is Adam Joseph Fusco?