Christmas Movies
Lyrics & Legends
History of Christmas
Christmas Around The World
Santa Lore & Details
100

This movie features someone being left behind during the holidays

Home Alone

100

“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire” is the opening line of this song

The Christmas Song

100

These are traditionally hung on Christmas trees and doors

Wreaths

100

Santa is known as Father Christmas in this country

England
100

Santa’s sleigh is pulled by this many reindeer in the original poem

Eight

200

This movie is about a man who learns the true meaning of Christmas after three ghostly visits

A Christmas Carol

200

“Last Christmas” was originally performed by this group

Wham!

200

The tradition of Christmas trees started in this country

Germany

200

Santa is known by this name in France

Père Noël

200

Santa’s postal code in Canada is written as this

H0H 0H0

300

This actor plays six roles in The Polar Express

Tom Hanks

300

This song warns, “You better watch out"

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

300

Candy canes were originally this color only

White

300

In Australia, Christmas occurs during this season

Summer

300

Santa’s reindeer are sometimes depicted as female because of this biological fact

They keep antlers in winter

400

In Elf, Buddy travels to New York to find his father, who works in this field

Publishing

400

In The Twelve Days of Christmas, this gift is given on the 8th day

Eight maids a-milking

400

The tradition of exchanging gifts comes from this biblical story

The Three Wise Men

400

In Japan, many people eat this fast food on Christmas

KFC

400

This reindeer is often mistakenly called “Olive”

None (misheard lyric)

500

In Home Alone, the Wet Bandits plan to rob houses on this street

Lincoln Boulevard

500

“Said Santa to a boy child, ‘What have you been longing for?’…”

Do You Hear What I Hear?

500

This popular Christmas decoration was inspired by spider webs in folklore

Tinsel

500

This Scandinavian country celebrates St. Lucia Day on December 13

Sweden

500

Santa’s workshop is traditionally located at the North Pole in this ocean

Arctic Ocean