A Christmas Carol
When wished “Merry Christmas” this is Scrooge’s typical response.
What is “Bah! Humbug!”
The legends of Santa Claus can be traced all the way back to a man by this name
What is Saint Nicholas?
Gene Autry recorded a song about this famous Reindeer in 1949
Who is Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer?
Germany has legends of a demonic creature associated with Christmas going by this name, who would capture bad children in his bag and take them to the underworld, where he’d probably force them to watch the movies sharing his name.
Who is Krampus?
Voiced by Jim Carrey in the live action version of his story, this is the creature who tried to steal Christmas
Who is The Grinch?
This man authored the book, “A Christmas Carol”
Who is Charles Dickens?
This is the reason that Americans began to leave milk and cookies out for Santa Claus
What is parents trying to teach children to be grateful for what they receive?
Simply entitled “The Christmas Song,” the opening lyrics begin with the mention of (blank) roasting over a fire
What are chestnuts?
These flowers, native to Mexico, are sometimes called the “Flowers of the Holy Night”
What are poinsettias?
Stuck by himself in the first Home Alone movie this is the name of the young child
What is Kevin [McCallister]
The ghost of Jacob Marley is forced to drag this as a result of the way he lived his life.
What are chains forged from lockboxes?
This plant, oft associated with Christmas, is not only parasitic, but also may potentially translate to “dung-twig”
What is mistletoe?
In the song “Frosty the Snowman” (blank) was placed on the titular snowman’s head and brought him to life
What is an [old] silk hat?
In France the typical Yule log is not only cherry wood, but is sprinkled with this type of wine, having a similar color
(Daily Double)
Also known as the “Pumpkin King,” Jack serves as the protagonist of this Christmas movie
What is “A Nightmare Before Christmas”
The throne of the Ghost of Christmas Present is made of this.
What is food? [eaten on Christmas day, this bit isn’t necessary to get it right
Christmas trees really took off in America as a result of immigrants from this country
What is Germany?
A smuggled harmonica and handful of bells are all that were needed to perform a rendition of this song, which was also the first song broadcast from space
What is “Jingle Bells”
Italy has an old woman delivering gifts named Befana. Despite being associated with Christmas, she’s typically described as this sort of figure, which is more fitting for Halloween.
What is a witch?
Playing the villain Hans Gruber, this movie served as Alan Rickman’s feature film debut, even if whether or not this is a Christmas movie is a topic of debate
What is “Die Hard?”
Fred is the nephew of Scrooge. Scrooge’s sister, and Fred’s mother, is named this. (500) (Daily Double)
What is Fan?
The monk that inspired Santa Claus was born in this yea
What is 270 A.D. ?
A Bing Crosby hit, this song was originally from Germany where it was called “Stille Nacht Heilige Nacht” [Pronounced Schti-le nacht hi-lee-ge nacht]
What is “Silent Night?”
Christmas itself isn’t the largest event in Japan, but even they have their own traditions — one of which being ordering takeout from this Kentucky-originated fast food restaurant.
What is KFC?
In the 1964 movie titled “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” Hermey the elf was unhappy with his role and wanted to enter this profession.
What is dentistry [or a dentist, either works]