Christmas Movies
In the film "Home Alone," Kevin’s family accidentally leaves him behind when they travel to this European capital city for their Christmas vacation.
What is Paris?
In the opening line of the carol "Jingle Bells," the singers are dashing through the snow in this kind of sleigh.
What is a one-horse open sleigh?
This European country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century.
What is Germany?
These spiced cookies are often cut into shapes like men or houses and decorated with icing and candies.
What are gingerbread cookies?
This red-nosed reindeer guides Santa’s sleigh through foggy skies.
Who is Rudolph?
In Dr. Seuss’s story "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!", the Grinch has a loyal dog who helps pull his sleigh. Name this canine companion.
Who is Max?
In the song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rudolph's nose is this color.
What is red?
This 4th‑century saint, known for giving gifts to children, inspired the modern‑day Santa Claus.
Who is St. Nicholas?
This creamy holiday drink is made with milk, eggs, sugar, and often a dash of nutmeg.
What is eggnog?
According to the classic poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," Santa’s sleigh is pulled by this number of reindeer before Rudolph was added.
What is eight?
In the 2003 film "Elf," Buddy leaves the North Pole to find his biological father in this American city.
What is New York City?
In Mariah Carey's holiday hit, the lyrics go, "All I want for Christmas is ___".
What is you?
This Jewish festival of lights usually occurs in December and lasts eight nights.
What is Hanukkah?
This dense British dessert made with dried fruits is traditionally steamed and set ablaze with brandy before being served on Christmas.
What is Christmas pudding?
This kindly woman is known as Santa’s partner and often depicted baking cookies at the North Pole.
Who is Mrs. Claus?
In the film "A Christmas Story," young Ralphie Parker dreams of receiving this specific BB gun for Christmas.
What is a Red Ryder BB gun?
In "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this many golden rings are given on the fifth day.
What is five?
Ancient Romans honored the god Saturn with this midwinter festival whose revelry influenced some Christmas customs.
What is Saturnalia?
DAILY DOUBLE: Italian‑American families celebrate Christmas Eve with a seafood feast named for this number of different fish dishes.
What is seven?
In the story "The Polar Express," the boy receives this item — a symbol that he still believes in Santa — from the first gift of Christmas.
What is a silver bell?
In the classic film "It’s a Wonderful Life," this guardian angel earns his wings by helping George Bailey learn how much he has impacted his community.
Who is Clarence?
In the classic song "White Christmas," Bing Crosby sings that he's dreaming of this color of Christmas.
What is white?
DAILY DOUBLE: In Icelandic Christmas folklore, this fearsome ogress is the mother of the 13 Yule Lads and is said to have an appetite for naughty children.
Who is Grýla?
These small British pies filled with spiced minced fruit are a traditional treat during the holidays.
What are mince pies?
In the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," Santa ends his visit by exclaiming this festive farewell phrase.
What is “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night”?