CHRISTMAS SONGS
“In a One-Horse Open Sleigh” is part of the lyrics to what song?
Jingle Bells
This is burned in a family’s hearth typically over the 12 days of Christmas.
Yule Log
This is the best way to spread Christmas Cheer.
“Singing loud for all to hear.”
In “Home Alone” (The first one), the McCallister’s are going on vacation to this city, when they leave Kevin at home.
Paris
What are the 3 ghosts of Christmas in “A Christmas Carol?
Past, Present, Future
In this United States Christmas story, what is the source of Frost the Snowman’s magical Powers?
His hat
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
With the kids Jingle-belling.
And everyone telling you ____ ____ ___ ____.
Be of good cheer
Dating back to at least the 18th Century, the custom of putting up a Christmas tree I none’s home originated in this country.
Germany
“It’s a membership to the jelly of the month club.”
Christmas Vacation
In “A Christmas Story”, what gift does Ralphie receive from his aunt?
A Pink Bunny Suit
The name of a famous Russian Ballet about Christmas
The Nutcracker
What is made in the snow, and also put on top of the tree?
An Angel
Who recorded “Blue Christmas”?
Elvis Presley
In which country do they celebrate the new year later than everyone else?
China
“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets it’s wings”
It’s a Wonderful Life
What is the name of the Grinch’s pet dog?
Max
In many countries the tradition of anonymously giving gist is known as?
Secret Santa
If you’re born on Christmas day, what’s your star sign?
Capricorn
Who sings the song that starts with
“Last Christmas I gave you my heart”?
George Michael / Wham
In which European country does a woman play the role of Santa Claus?
Italy
“I don’t know what to say, except it’s Christmas, and we’re all in misery”
Christmas Vacation
Where did Kevin go in Home Along 2?
New York
These are the two most popular Christmas colors after red and green.
Silver and Gold
Which reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?
Cupid
In the song “Winter Wonderland”, who do they pretend the snowman is?
Parson Brown
In this European country, it is customary to eat 12 grapes at midnight for good luck.
Spain
“Merry Christmas, you filthy animal!”
Home Alone 2
What Christmas Carol does the Peanuts gang sing at the end of “A Charlie Brown Christmas?
Hark the Herald Angel
In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, Mr. Scrooge’s first name was what?
Ebenezer
The beverage company that has been using commercials starring Santa Claus since the 1930’s
Coca Cola
What does the singer of “A Jolly Holly Christmas” have a cup of?
A.) Eggnog
B.) Cheer
C.) Cider
Cheer
This 15th Century Bavarian word has the traditional meaning of “Christmas Tree”.
Tannenbaum
“Seeing isn’t believing. Believing is seeing.”
The Santa Clause
How many times does the Grinch’s heart grow?
3x’s
The name for the candelabra used to celebrate Hanukkah
Menorah
What is a Nutcracker?
A toy soldier
You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch.
You really are a heel.
You’re as cuddly as a cactus, you’re as charming as an eel, Mr. Grinch. You’re a bad banana with a ______ _____ ____!
Greasy Black Peel!
The French word “Noel” is traditionally used around Christmas, but what was it’s original meaning in Latin?
Birth
“No one should be alone on Christmas.”
The Grinch that Stole Christmas
In “Love Actually”, Alan Rickman’s character (Snape from Harry Potter) gives his wife this singer’s CD for Christmas
Joni Mitchell
What is the meaning of the word “Diwali”
Festival of Lights
No crocodiles or rhinoceroses, I only want…..
Hippopotamuses
Mele Kalikmaka is the thing to say____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.
On a Bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
The color of the envelopes exchanged for Chinese New Year?
Red
According to Buddy the Elf, all elves try to stick to these four main food groups (200 points per correct answer).
A.) Candy
B.) Candy Canes
C.) Candy Corns
D.) Syrup
How many lights were on the Griswold’s House?
25,000
Which Fairy Tale was the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel and Gretel
What was the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
The Grinch
Why is the song “Jingle Bells” so important?
A.) It’s played in hospitals throughout America for the birth of any child born on December 25th.
B.) It’s the highest grossing song of all time.
C.) It is Santa Claus’s favorite song.
D.) It was the first song to ever be played in space.
D.) It was the first song to ever be played in space.
This fried dessert is a Hanukkah tradition.
A Jelly Doughnut
“The thing about trains… it doesn’t matter where they’re going. What matters is deciding to get on.”
The Polar Express
Who is John McClane
The character who saves the day in Die Hard.
Which famous Christmas song was originally written to be a Thanksgiving Song?
Jingle Bells
What was the year that Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” made it’s way onto the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
2019
How many presents in total were given in “The 12 Days of Christmas”?
364
To prepare for the Chinese New Year, what is done in the days leading up to the holiday to get rid of the past year’s bad luck?
Cleaning the House
What character said the following quote and from what movie?
(500 points for each answer)
“God Bless Us, Every One!”
Tiny Tim, “A Christmas Carol”
Who were the two sons of Mother Nature in “A Year Without a Santa Claus”?
Heat Miser and Snow Miser
Name as many of Santa’s reindeer as you can. Your team gets 100 points for each reindeer they can name!
You get a bonus 100 points if you can name them all!
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
In “Santa Baby”, the singer asks for a ’54 convertible in this color.
Light Blue