Christmas Songs
Christmas Movies
Christmas Food
Christmas Basics
Christmas Background
100

This song includes the lyric “Fa la la la la, la la la la.”


What is “Deck the Halls”?

100

This 1974 animated television special tells the story of a grumpy grouch who tries to ruin Christmas for the Whos in Whoville.


What is “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”?


100

This sweet, spiced beverage is often served hot during the holidays and sometimes contains rum or brandy.


What is eggnog?


100

Traditionally, this plant used in Christmas decorations is supposed to bring good luck if you stand under it and kiss.


What is mistletoe?


100

Christmas celebrates the birth of this central figure in Christianity.


Who is Jesus Christ?


200

This song asks if you can hear bells ringing and children singing.


What is “Silver Bells”


200

Released in 2007, this movie tells the story of Santa’s older brother who struggles with jealousy during the holidays.


What is “Fred Claus”?


200

A traditional British Christmas dessert made of dried fruits, suet, and spices, often set on fire before serving.


What is Christmas pudding?


200

This popular Christmas figure originated from the Dutch “Sinterklaas” tradition.


Who is Santa Claus?


200

The tradition of Christmas trees originated in this European country.


What is Germany?


300

This 1954 song by Johnny Marks tells the story of a misfit reindeer who saves Christmas despite being laughed at.


What is “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?


300

In Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswold is given a _______ instead of a bonus.

“What is an invitation to the Jelly Of the Month Club.”

300

This savory holiday dish, often roasted, is commonly the centerpiece of Christmas dinner in the U.S. and U.K.


What is a turkey?


300

This character from Scandinavian folklore punishes naughty children during the Christmas season.


Who is Krampus?


300

 The modern name “Santa Claus” is derived from this 4th-century Christian bishop known for his generosity. What was Santa Claus original name?


Who is Saint Nicholas? 


400

“On the ninth day of christmas my true love gave to me _______”

“What is Nine ladies dancing?”

400

In this 1947 film, George Bailey contemplates suicide before being shown an alternate reality by an angel named Clarence.


What is “It’s a Wonderful Life”?


400

This rich, roasted meat is often served as a centerpiece at Christmas dinners in the U.K. and Ireland, sometimes accompanied by stuffing and gravy.


What is goose?




400

These 3 evergreen plants are used during Christmas to symbolize everlasting life.


What are fir, pine, or spruce trees?


400

In early Christmas traditions, Saint Nicholas would place this item in children’s stockings as a special treat.


What are oranges?


500

Written in 1934 during the Great Depression, this song became a holiday classic and was popularized by Nat King Cole in the 1940s.


What is “The Christmas Song”? 


500

On top of the train in The Polar Express, the conductor tells the boy this phrase to explain the magic of Christmas.


What is “Seeing is believing”? 


500

Known as a European holiday specialty, this sweet bread often contains candied fruit, nuts, and powdered sugar, and is particularly popular in Germany.


What is stollen?


500

Before glass and plastic became common, Christmas ornaments were first introduced with..


What are candles?


500

According to the Gospel of Matthew, these visitors from the East brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh to honor the newborn Jesus.


Who are the Wise Men?