Christmas Movies: Old School to New School
Which Netflix original features Vanessa Hudgens in a royal holiday romance?
The Princess Switch.
Which holiday song by Ariana Grande became a TikTok favorite with its catchy chorus?
Santa Tell Me (2014).
Which Netflix animated special tells the origin story of Santa Claus through a postman named Jesper?
Klaus (2019).
Which Christmas song is famously associated with the meme “Mariah Carey defrosting” every November?
All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey.
Which retro gaming console was a must-have Christmas gift in the late ’90s and early 2000s?
The Sony PlayStation (PS1).
In Klaus (2019), what is the name of the postman who befriends the toymaker?
Jesper.
What viral Christmas track features the lyric “I want a hippopotamus for Christmas” and resurged on social media decades after its release?
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas by Gayla Peevey.
In the Friends holiday episode “The One with the Holiday Armadillo,” who dresses up as the Holiday Armadillo?
Ross Geller.
What viral TikTok trend involves people dramatically lip-syncing to a holiday song while decorating their tree?
The “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” lip-sync challenge.
What modern gaming console often tops holiday wish lists today, featuring portable and docked play modes?
The Nintendo Switch.
Which animated holiday movie from Illumination features Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of the Grinch?
The Grinch (2018).
Which modern holiday hit by Sia went viral for its quirky music video and upbeat vibe?
Snowman (2017).
Which animated series had a viral Christmas episode featuring “The Most Horrible X-Mas Ever” with a robot Santa?
Futurama.
Which meme features a photo of a grumpy cat in a Santa hat that became a holiday staple online?
Grumpy Cat Christmas Meme.
Which iconic toy from the ’90s had kids caring for a digital pet on a tiny keychain screen?
Tamagotchi.
What 2022 holiday rom-com stars Lindsay Lohan as a spoiled heiress with amnesia?
Falling for Christmas.
What classic Mariah Carey song dominates streaming charts every December and inspires countless memes?
All I Want for Christmas Is You (1994).
What Disney+ series released a festive episode called “Hawkeye” set during the Christmas season?
Hawkeye (2021).
What social media moment blew up when users started sharing videos of their pets reacting to Christmas trees?
The “Pets vs. Christmas Tree” trend.
What current holiday tech trend involves gifting smart home devices like voice assistants?
Devices like Amazon Echo or Google Nest.
Which musical holiday film on Apple TV+ stars Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell?
Spirited.
Which humorous holiday song blew up on TikTok with the line “Christmas tree farm” and cozy vibes?
Christmas Tree Farm by Taylor Swift (2019).
Which classic animated special features the song “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966).
Which holiday drink sparked countless Instagram and TikTok posts with festive red cups and cozy vibes?
Starbucks Holiday Cups trend.
Which classic board game was a holiday staple “then,” while its digital app version is popular “now”?
Monopoly (classic board game vs. Monopoly app).