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This 2000 film stars Jim Carrey as a mischievous character who tries to steal Christmas in a live-action adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
In the UK, this sport is famously played on Boxing Day, December 26.
What is soccer?
This character in The Santa Clause becomes the new Santa after accidentally causing Santa to fall from a roof.
Who is Scott Calvin?
This sweet baked treat is often left out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
What are Cookies?
In some cultures, these items are exchanged on Christmas Eve instead of Christmas Day.
What are presents?
In Home Alone, Kevin is accidentally left behind while his family flies to this city.
What is Paris?
This was the first year the NFL played regular-season games on Christmas Day.
What is 1971?
In A Christmas Carol, this character is Scrooge’s cheerful former business partner.
Who is Jacob Marley?
This sweet, crumbly treat made with butter and sugar is a classic Christmas cookie in many countries.
What is shortbread?
The “Twelve Days of Christmas” song originated in this country as a memory-and-teaching tool for children.
What is England?
In the 1983 movie A Christmas Story, Ralphie is warned not to ask for this toy, which causes chaos in the classroom.
What is a Red Ryder BB gun?
This famous Christmas Day horse race is held annually in England.
What is the King George VI Chase?
In The Polar Express, this mysterious character lives on top of the train and guides it to the North Pole.
Who is the Hobo?
In the movie A Christmas Story, this popular Chinese takeout food replaces Christmas dinner.
What is duck?
This German tradition involves giving gifts on December 6th, often in shoes placed outside the door.
What is St. Nicholas Day?
This 1951 movie about a department store Santa is often credited with inspiring the modern image of Santa in film.
What is Miracle on 34th Street?
This winter Olympic sport involves sliding stones across ice toward a target.
What is curling?
In Elf (2003), this character is Buddy’s biological father.
Who is Walter Hobbs?
This dessert shaped like a log is a traditional Christmas cake in France.
What is a Yule log?
In Japan, a modern gift-giving tradition involves eating from this fast-food chain during Christmas.
What is KFC?
This 1990 movie features a mischievous boy who makes a wish that “nobody existed” and ends up in a world without Christmas.
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
This annual college football bowl game, traditionally played around Christmas, is held in Honolulu.
What is the Hawaiʻi Bowl?
This character from European folklore is sometimes portrayed as punishing naughty children during Christmas instead of giving gifts.
Who is Krampus?
This spiced beverage, often served warm at holiday markets, is popular in Germany and nearby countries.
What is mulled wine?
In Italy, this witch-like figure delivers gifts to children on January 6th during the Epiphany.
Who is La Befana?