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In the 2000 live-action adaptation, the Grinch won this title at the Whoville celebration before causing chaos.
What is Cheermeister?
This winter sport involves sliding stones on ice toward a target, often called “chess on ice.”
What is Curling?
In some Christmas tales, Santa’s North Pole home is said to be powered by this renewable energy source.
What is Christmas spirit?
this holiday is celebrated in the UK and Canada, traditionally involving charity and gift-giving. (Not Christmas)
What is Boxing Day?
In this 1990 holiday favorite, Kevin McCallister is accidentally left behind and must protect his home from two bumbling burglars.
What is “Home Alone”?
These two Canadian cities hosted the Winter Olympics.
What is Calgary or Vancouver?
In some countries, Santa is accompanied by this mischievous character who punishes naughty children.
Who is Krampus?
This popular German tradition involves children opening little doors to find treats or gifts each day leading up to Christmas.
What is an advent calendar?
In elf Buddy’s biological mother’s name is revealed to be this in the film.
Who is Suzan Wells?
In this sport, skaters race head-to-head around an oval track, often leading to thrilling finishes and dramatic crashes.
What is speed skating?
In the 1930s, this soft drink company helped popularize the modern image of Santa Claus with their ads.
Coca-cola
This Christmas plant, often hung in doorways, is said to bring good luck or love when two people kiss beneath it.
What is a Mistletoe?
In this 1983 movie, Ralphie dreams of getting a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas but is repeatedly told, “You’ll shoot your eye out!”
What is “A Christmas Story”?
This sport, which originated in St. Moritz, Switzerland, involves teams navigating an ice track on a steerable sled at high speeds.
What is Bobsledding?
The modern image of Santa Claus was inspired by this historical figure, the patron saint of children.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
In Japan, it has become a tradition to eat this fast food on Christmas Day.
What is KFC?
This 1946 classic starring James Stewart tells the story of George Bailey, who learns the value of his life with the help of an angel named Clarence.
What is “It’s a Wonderful Life”?
This high-speed sport involves racing down an icy track on a small sled while lying face-up and feet-first.
What is luge?
Santa’s legend has roots in this Nordic god who rode a flying chariot pulled by magical goats.
who is Odin?
On Christmas Eve, this Eastern European dish of fermented cabbage is a staple in countries like Poland and Ukraine.
What is sauerkraut or cabbage rolls?