Christmas Jeopardy

Movies

100

• What is the Grinch’s dog called?

Max

200

• In Home Alone, how many brothers does Kevin have?

2 - Buzz and Jeff

300

• In which Christmas movie does Tom Hanks play 4 of the characters?

The Polar Express

400

• In the movie, Love Actually, which song does Hugh Grant’s character The Prime Minister dance to in number 10?

Jump (for my love) by the Pointer Sisters

500

• According to Buddy the Elf, what are the 4 food groups elves can eat?

Candy, Candy Corn, Candy Canes and syrup

Music

100

• What year did Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ come out?

1994

200

• In the song ‘the 12 days of Christmas’, what was the gift given on the 7th day?

Seven Swans a swimming

300

• What is the best selling Christmas single of all time?

White Christmas, by Bing Crosby

400

• Jingle Bells was originally a song for what other holiday?

Thanksgiving

500

• Who is widely considered the king of Christmas music?

Michael Buble

Global traditions

100

• Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

Germany

200

• What do children in Sweden leave out for Santa?

Coffee. So he doesn't get tired.

300

• What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?

A coin

400

• What Christmas decoration do the Royal Family not have on their trees?

Tinsel

500

• What time is the King’s speech traditionally broadcast on Christmas day?

3pm

Random

100

• How many of Rudolph’s fellow reindeers’ names start with ‘D’

3 - Dasher, Dancer, Donner

200

• If you’re born on Christmas day, what is your star sign?

Capricorn

300

• What color suit did Santa wear until Coca Cola rebranded him in red?

Green

400

• What is the name of the ballet that takes place at Christmas?

The Nutcracker

500

• In 2009, IKEA made the largest gingerbread man. To the nearest kilogram, how much did it weigh?

651 kg

Food & Drink

100

• In which country is it tradition to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?

Japan

200

• In which country did Egg Nog originate?

Britain

300

• Panettone is originally from which country?

Italy

400

• What fruit is traditionally put inside a Christmas stocking?

Orange or tangerine

500

What is the most popular vegetarian alternative to roast turkey?

A nut roast