The Ghost of Christmas Past
Why is the holiday called Christmas?
It was traditionally a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus.
Are Santa's reindeer male, female, or a mix?
Female
Male reindeer lose their antlers in autumn.
This 1990 Christmas movie became a huge hit starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern.
Home Alone
This is considered to be the most popular Christmas song.
Mariah Carey: All I want for Christmas is You
This is a traditional celebration on the last day of the year in Japan.
Omisoka
Name three (3) figures in the Nativity set (statues for Christmas).
2. Mary
3. Joseph
4. The Three Wise Men (Magi)
5. Shepherds
6. Angels
7. Animals
What is Santa's wife called?
While it might be confusing whether this is a Christmas movie or a Halloween movie, it tells the story of Jack Skellington's plan to take over the holiday and do the work of Santa. What is the movie?
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Auido Clue:
Listen to the song. What is the name of the song?
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
The UK: On the day after Christmas, bosses follow a tradition of handing out small gifts or money to employees. It is now famous for having a full day of football (soccer) matches.
Boxing Day
What is another name for Santa Claus?
Saint Nicholas
St. Nick
Kris Kringle
Father Christmas
Name one of the most popular Christmas gifts for girls in 2025?
Beauty products (lip gloss, bath bombs, makeup mirrors, skincare)
Jewelry
Hair accessories
Bags & bag charms
Cozy clothes (fuzzy slippers, comfort pajamas, etc.)
This Christmas movie is based on a book by Dr. Seuss. There has been a animated movie, and two remakes that starred Jim Carrey and later Benedict Cumberbatch.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
The Grinch
In 2011, Coca-Cola had a competition for artists to make a song for their Christmas campaign. Name the singer or the song that won.
AI
Happiness
In Spain & Latin America, the 12 days of Christmas starts on December 25th and ends on January 6th. What is the name for January 6th?
1. Boxing Day
2. Dia de Salida
3. Festivus
4. Kwanzaa
5. Three Kings Day
5. Three Kings Day
What is the name of the famous Christmas ballet?
The Nutcracker
Name one of the most popular Christmas gifts for boys in 2025?
Tech gadgets
Video games
LEGOs
Sneakers
This 1988 film is clearly a Christmas movie, but it has been debated for years because it is an action movie.
It stars Bruce Willis as John McClain. A New York cop who goes to LA and has to fight bad guys in the Nakatomi Plaza.
Die Hard
Audio Clue:
Listen to the song. What is the name of the song?
Little Drummer Boy
This country celebrates the nine days leading up to Christmas with a daily Catholic Mass. The event is called Simbang Gabi. Name the country.
The Philippines
ALL TEAMS CAN PLAY:
1. Write the number of points you want to wager.
2. Write your answer
When did December 25th become the day to celebrate Christmas?
336 AD
The date was chosen to help convert pagans who had their own festival from December 17-25. This allowed them to become Christian while also keeping their own traditions.
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1. Write the number of points you want to wager.
2. Write your answer
Guess the percentage of women and men who feel stressed about Christmas. You need 2 answers.
The closest group to the percentage wins the points (possibly 2 winners)
Men = 31%
Women = 51%
Women are often responsible for most of the preparation, cooking, wrapping, etc.
This comedy movie is about a human, Buddy, adopted by Santa Claus who travels to New York City to meet his real dad. He spreads Christmas cheer to everyone around him and even saves Christmas.
Elf (2003)
This song is considered one of the most popular Christmas songs ever. However, it never uses the word Christmas. This is because it was originally a song for Thanksgiving.
Jingle Bells
This is a Buddhist celebration that takes place on December 8th. The day is observed with meditation and acts of kindness.
Bodhi Day