Christmas Movies
In The Santa Clause, the “ELFS” stands for this longer phrase.
Effective Liberating Flight Squad
The tradition of leaving milk and cookies for Santa became popular during this major historical period.
The Great Depression
Marzipan, a common Christmas treat, is made primarily from sugar and this finely ground ingredient.
Almonds
The journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem for the census was approximately this many miles (within 10 miles).
80-90 miles
This classic 1940s toy was originally a military invention used as a tension spring during WWII.
Slinky
In The Polar Express, the number 1225 appears repeatedly. It refers to this specific meaning.
The date of Christmas (12/25)
The world’s tallest cut natural Christmas tree ever displayed was this height (within 5 feet).
221 feet
Fruitcake often contains alcohol to preserve it; in some regions, the most popular spirit used is this.
Brandy/Rum
Joseph was warned in a dream to flee to this country after Jesus’ birth.
Egypt
In 1977, this space-themed Christmas toy sold out everywhere after the manufacturer underestimated demand by millions.
Star Wars action figures
In Elf, the name of the fake department store Santa who doubts Buddy’s story is this.
Miller
The world’s largest Christmas stocking measured over this many feet long.
106 feet
This chocolate treat was first marketed in 1932 as a Christmas stocking stuffer and comes in small foil-wrapped shapes.
The star the wise men saw is mentioned in which Gospel book?
Matthew
In 1959, Barbie’s full name was revealed to be this.
Barbara Millicent Roberts
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), the Grinch’s cave is located on this mountain
Mt. Crumpet
In medieval England, it was believed this animal, if seen on Christmas, could bring luck to your household.
Robin
The red and green colors often associated with Christmas desserts symbolize these two things in Christian tradition.
Red = Christ’s blood, Green = eternal life / everlasting life
Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, was struck mute after doubting the angel’s announcement until this event occurred.
The birth of his son, John
The 1990s craze “Furby” communicated with other Furbies using this type of signal.
Infrared Signals
The outdoor scenes in White Christmas were filmed during a 1954 California heatwave using this fake-snow mixture.
Soap flakes and asbestos
The tradition of leaving milk and cookies for Santa became popular during this major historical period.
The Great Depression
The famous “Gingerbread House” tradition was inspired by the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel from this country.
Germany
The Magi’s visit is estimated to have occurred this many years after Jesus’ birth.
2 years
The Etch A Sketch was invented in this European country before becoming popular in the U.S.
France