Movies and Music
What movie is about a boy who gets left home alone on Christmas?
Home alone
Where does Santa Claus live?
The North Pole
What color is Santaâs traditional suit?
Red
Who is the man that Santa Claus is based on?
Saint Nicholas
What is the main reason people celebrate Christmas Day?
To celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ
What movie features children boarding a magical train on Christmas Eve?
The Polar Express
What is Santa Claus called in some European countries?
Saint Nicholas
What traditional song is sung door-to-door by groups during Christmas?
Christmas carols
Before Christmas, people celebrated winter festivals. True or False?
True
What is commonly left for Santa?
Milk and cookies
What movie thats centers on a character with a heart âtwo sizes too smallâ?
The Grinch
How many reindeer originally pull Santaâs sleigh?
Eight
What tradition involves giving small, thoughtful presents to family or friends?
Gift giving/secret Santa
What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
What comes after Christmas Day in many countriesâ calendars?
December 26th/boxing day
What Christmas song begins with church bells ringing on Christmas morning?
Carol the bells
What is the poem that first described Santa flying in a sleigh with eight reindeer?
âTwas the night before Christmas
What topping is often placed on a Christmas tree besides lights and ornaments?
Star or angel
What company made Santaâs red suit famous?
Coca-cola
n Spain and some Latin American countries, who brings gifts to children on Christmas Day?
Baby Jesus
What Christmas song was originally written for the movie Holiday Inn?
White Christmas
What was the original nationality of the historical figure Santa Claus is based on?
Dutch
In some countries, children hang shoes instead of stockings to receive gifts. Which tradition is this?
European St. Nicholas tradition (like in the Netherlands)
In medieval Europe, what activity was a common way people celebrated Christmas?
(thereâs three answers)
Feast, caroling, and pageants
(if you at least got one then the question counts)
In which country did the tradition of exchanging gifts on Christmas Day originate?
Italy