HAPPY HOLIDAYS
In the classic Christmas movie, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with three words. What are they?
Stink, Stank, Stunk
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
In what country did the tradition of decorating gingerbread houses start?
Germany
Which state has the most ski resorts?
New York
The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?
Macy's
What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?
Fruitcake
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
What fast food restaurant is popular in Japan on Christmas?
KFC
What is the shortest day of the year called?
Winter Solstice
What is Ralphie’s little brother’s name in the movie A Christmas Story?
Randy
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany.
In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of The Code of Elves?
Treat every day like Christmas.
What would you be drinking if you had ‘Glühwein?’
Mulled wine.
What is the lowest temperature ever recorded in the United States?
-80 F
What figure from English folklore came to be associated with Santa Claus?
Father Christmas
What are Christmas trees also called?
Yule-Tree
Which country has a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas?
Italy
What country is the Poinsettia, with its red and green foliage, native to?
Mexico
Is there a time zone at the North Pole?
No, there is no official time zone at the North Pole.
In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born in
Turkey (originally Patara, a city in the ancient district of Lycia, in Asia Minor).
How many gifts in total were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song?
364
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
Why are Christmas candy canes red and white in color?
The white of the cane can represent the purity of Jesus Christ. The red stripes are for the blood he shed when he died on the cross.
Which U.S. state is known for growing the most Christmas trees?
Oregon is known for growing the most Christmas trees in the United States, followed by North Carolina.
In the movie It’s A Wonderful Life, what happened every time a bell rang?
An angel got his wings.