Christmas: The Early Years
In this adaptation...
Traditional Tunes
A Christmas Carol
Holiday Movies
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Christmas occurs annually on the 25th of December to celebrate his birthday.

Who is Jesus Christ?

100

This "mean one" attempts to steal Christmas with his trusty side kick Max.

Who is the Grinch?

100

This song details the tragedy of a beloved matriarch killed in a tragic accident by the pullers of Santa's Sleigh.

What is "Grandma got run over by a Reindeer"?

100

This author of a Christmas Carol is also known for these notable novels: Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations.

Who is Charles Dickens?

100

John McClaine saves Nakatomi Plaza from German Terrorists in this modern Christmas classic. 

What is Die Hard?

200

After the local inn was full, Mary was forced to give birth to her son in a stable. This structure is what she laid him in. 

What is a manger?

200

This movie based on the famous children's novel features Tom Hanks, Tom Hanks, Tom Hanks, Tom Hanks, Tom Hanks, and Steven Tyler. 

What is the Polar Express?

200
The name of the snowman built in the meadow in "A Winter Wonderland".

Who is Parson Brown?

200

This city is the backdrop for the festive tale.

What is London?

200

This stop motion classic, one of Santa's elves wishes to become a dentist. He even proves his skills by removing the tooth of an abominable snow monster. 

What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

300

Joseph, the stepfather of the previously mentioned holiday figure, shared this profession with his stepson.

What is a carpenter?

300

Bill Murray plays the title character in this adaptation of a Christmas Carol.

What is Scrooged?

300

This song was recently covered by Chapell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter.

What is "Last Christmas"?

300

This son of Bob Cratchit walks with a cane/crutch and is known for the catchphrase "God bless us every one"

Who is tiny Tim?

300

Partially shot in Vancouver, this Christmas movie stars Jon Favereau, Zooey Dechanel, and James Caan as supporting characters.

What is Elf?

400

At the birth of this eponymous figure on the 25th of December, these three items were brought by three wise men.

What is gold, frankinsence, and myrrh?

400

In the Muppets Christmas Carol, this daredevil originates the role of narrator Charles Dickens opposite Rizzo the Rat. 

Who is Gonzo (Gonzo the Great)?

400

Originally sang by 10 year-old Gayla Peevey, this song describes a young girl wishing for a dangerous semi-aquatic mammal.

What is "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas"?

400

The business partner of Ebenezer Scrooge, he is the first ghost to visit him on his night of reconciliation. 

Who is Jacob Marley?

400

Despite warnings from his mother that "You'll shoot your eye out", all Ralphie wants for Christmas in this movie from 1983 is a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot range model air rifle.

What is A Christmas Story?

500

Originating in western Germany, this topiary tradition was adopted to celebrate the Christmas season by adorning this item. 

What is a Christmas tree?

500

While not techinically a Christmas movie, it does feature Santa Claus arming four sibling attempting to save a snowy land from an evil witch. 

What is Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe?

500

The names of all Santa's reindeer as described in the song Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer.

Who are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen?

500

On Christmas Eve this relative of Ebenezer Scrooge, despite Scrooge's distain for the holiday, invites him over for Christmas dinner.

Who is Fred (his nephew)?

500

An young Johnny Galecki is a supporting character in this chaotic family classic. 

What is National Lampoons Christmas Vacation