Not Your Classic Christmas Movie
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Christian Classics
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Family Stone
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Released in 2005, this family movie tells the tale of a bohemian family at Christmas time where a new lover searches for approval from the matriarch. 

What is Family Stone?

100

Seriously, no Christmas smorgasbord would be complete without rows upon rows of these bouncy, cream-sauced balls from this Nordic country.

What is meatballs in Sweden?

100

This is an English Christmas carol written in 1719 by the minister and hymnwriter Isaac Watts. The carol's lyrics are based on a Christian interpretation of the Book of Genesis and the creation of "joy."

What is Joy to the World?

100

In the 1920s, every guy and gal wanted this mesmerizing spinning disk on a string.

What is the Yo-Yo?

100

Meredith feels that the Stone family is ganging up on her. She attempts to alleviate this by having her sister Julie join her at the Stone's home. What accomplished young actress plays the role of Julie in this film?

Who is Claire Danes?

200

Released in 2001, this marathon movie series features a magical young boy discovering secrets years after a tragic family death. 

What is Harry Potter?

200

You wouldn't believe that this best-known Christmas dessert made by layering chunks of cake with pudding, fruit, and whip cream comes straight this royal island.

What is Fruitcake in Great Britain?

200

This hymn centers around adoration of new-born baby Jesus as he lays in a manger. 

What is Away in a Manger?

200

In the 1940s, this glorified piece of machinery sprung into the hearts of children across the nation.

What is the slinky?

200

What physical impairment distinguishes Everett's brother Thad from the rest of his siblings?

What is Deafness?

300

Originally released in 1965, this historical tale tells the story of a young novitiate who leaves her convent and becomes governess to seven children.

What is Sound of Music?

300

Yes! This feast traditionally is served on Christmas Eve featuring many creatures caught off the shores of this Mediterranean Country.

What is the Seven Fishes in Italy?

300

This Carol, was written for a Sunday School in 1868, the author having spent Christmas, 1866, in Bethlehem. 

What is O Little Town of Bethlehem? 

300

In the 1950s, this toy doll was modeled after the most fashionable stars of the time including Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe. 

What is the Barbie Doll?

300

Everett asks Sybil for his grandmother's ring so that he can propose to Meredith, but who ends up wearing the ring?

Who is Julie?

400

Released in 1988, this movie tells the thrilling tale of a New York policeman who outwits foreign thugs holding his wife hostage.

What is Die Hard?

400

This cheesy dish reached peak popularity in the 1970’s in America, but the practice of dipping meat, bread and veggies in melted cheese has never gone out of style in its native mountainous homeland.

What is Fondue in Switzerland?

400

This hymn tune comes from a traditional French song about he birth of Jesus Christ as narrated in the Gospel of Luke, specifically the scene in which shepherds outside Bethlehem encounter a multitude of angels singing.

What is Angels We Have Heard on High?

400

In the 1960s, this toy was inspired by pretzel vendors in NYC though you weren't able to bake actual pretzels in the original version.

What is the Easy Bake Oven?

400

Youngest brother Thad is unique in several ways. He also happens to be the only gay child of the Stone clan. What is the name of Thad's loving partner?

What is Patrick Thomas?

500

Originally released in 1949, this movie tells the classic tale of four sisters over multiple Christmas's during the Civil War. 

What is Little Women?

500

When it comes to fun, this traditional holiday drink made with cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and plenty of white rum from this Caribbean Island.

What is Coquito in Puerto Rico?

500

 This carol is based on the Latin hymn Adeste Fideles signifying and celebrating our coming together in worship to adore the loving blessing of Jesus, as he sacrificed himself for our salvation.  

What is O Come All Ye Faithful?

500

In the 1970s, a 21-year old art student created this doll that didn't come from a garden despite its name.

What is Cabbage Patch Kids?

500

In a local bar, Meredith meets a man named Brad who was once dating Everett's younger sister Amy. What does Brad do for a living?

What is a paramedic?