Holiday Movies
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Classic Characters
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Traditions
100

In the classic movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," the Grinch was described as three words. What are they? 

Stink, Stank, Stunk.

100

What does Mariah Carey want for Christmas?

You. "All I want for Christmas...is...you."

100

How many sizes did the Grinch's heart grow?

The Grinch's heart grew 3 sizes that day.

100

An evergreen tree lit up by lights and decorated with garland and/or ornaments. Usually topped with a star or angel.

Christmas Tree.
100
On the night of Christmas Eve, it is a common tradition to ______ _______ for Santa to try when he stops by your house.

Bake cookies.

200

In the movie Home Alone (the original, first movie), where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

Paris.

200

In the song, "Your a Mean One, Mr. Grinch!" what is the Grinch as cuddly as? 

Ex: "Your as cuddly as a ______,"

Cactus. "You're as cuddly as a cactus,"

200

What is the name of the snowman in Frozen?

Olaf.

200

A flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes. Usually used to decorate a door.

 Wreath.

200

Which Christmas Ballet is the most famous of all?

The Nutcracker.

300

In the movie "The Santa Clause" what happens to the real Santa Clause at the beginning of the movie?

He falls off the roof.

300

According to the song "Frosty the Snowman" what was Frosty's pipe made out of?

It was a corncob pipe. "With a corncob pipe and a button nose..."

300

What is Scrooge's first name?

Ebeneezer.

300

A wreath or chain of leaves and flowers.

Garland.

300

Many children ______ _______ to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. 

Write letters. Writing letters to Santa.

400

In the 1964 movie "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," what was the name of Rudolph's elf friend? What was his dream job?

!WORTH DOUBLE POINTS!

Hermey; A dentist.

400

What song contains the lyric: "Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way."

Rocking Around the Christmas Tree

400

Name 5 other names you might call Santa Clause (one may not be "Santa Clause," can include names from other countries).

!WORTH TRIPLE POINTS!

Any of the following answers would be correct:

Kris Kringle, Saint Nick/Nicholas, Father Christmas, Sinterklaas, Pere Noel, Noel Baba, Dedt Moroz, La Befana, Babbo Natale, Papai Noel, Hoteiosho, Aghios Vassilis, Christkindl, Babadimri, Joulupukki, Julenisse, Weihnachtsmann, Mikulas, Grandfather Frost, Kanakaloka, and/or Belsnickel.

400

An evergreen parasitic plant found on trees. Hung above doorways, when two people are found standing under it at the same time, they are supposed to kiss. 

Mistletoe.

400

Begin construction in your home, build a ______ _____. Decorate with frosting and colorful candy! 

Gingerbread house.

500

In the movie "Elf," what is an elf's four main food groups?

Candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup.

500

In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what gift was given on the eighth day?

Eight maids-a-milking.

500

Two of Santa's reindeer are named after a weather phenomenon. Name them.

Hint: The names of Santa's reindeer are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph.

!WORTH DOUBLE POINTS!

Donner and Blitzen.

500

A feathery ice crystal, typically displaying delicate sixfold symmetry. Can be cut into intricate designs out of paper, or found on a snowy day.

Snowflake.

500

On December 1st these magical friends return...be sure to be good because they're always watching! At night they'll go back to the North Pole to report to Santa if you've been naughty or nice.

Elf on the Shelf.