Christmas Jeopardy

Christmas Movies

100

What Christmas movie involves a boy trying to find his father in New York City?

Elf

200

What Christmas movie flopped at the box office and was turned into a TV show?

It's a Wonderful Life

300

Aunt Bethany starts two well-known patriotic songs/sayings in the movie Christmas Vacation. What are these songs?

Star-Spangled Banner & Pledge

400

What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?

The Grinch (2018)

500

What are the names of the three spirits in A Christmas Carol?

Double points if you can tell me the order in which they came. 

Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, & Future 

600

Which hotel does Kevin check-in at in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York? 

Plaza Hotel

700

What is the name of the evil magician in Frosty the Snowman?

Daily Double!!!

Professor Hinkle 

Random Facts of Christmas

100

About how many Christmas cards are sent during the Christmas season

3 billion

200

Which state recognized Christmas as a holiday first?

Alabama 

300

What is the most-sold Christmas single worldwide? 

White Christmas  

400

About how many years does it take to grow a Christmas tree?

15 years

500

About how many Christmas trees are sold in America?

Daily Double

35 Million 

600

Which President banned a Christmas tree inside the White House?

Teddy Roosevelt

700

In Japan, it is a tradition to eat what American restaurant during Christmas? 

Kentucky Fried Chicken 

Christmas Songs

100

According to top charts, Mariah Carey still holds a top spot with this song.

All I Want for Christmas is You

200

This Christmas song is a classic that has lyrics about Santa injuring someone within a family.

Grandma got Run over by a Reindeer 

300

This musical group covers famous Christmas songs such as Mary Did You Know, Hallelujah, White Winter Hymnal, and Winter Wonderland  

Pentatonix 

400

Name this Christmas tune!! Must include the artist.

Underneath the Tree by Kelly Clarkson 

500

Name all gifts from the 12 days of Christmas song.

• Day 1: A partridge in a pear tree
• Day 2: Two turtle doves
• Day 3: Three French hens
• Day 4: Four calling birds
• Day 5: Five golden rings
• Day 6: Six geese a-laying
• Day 7: Seven swans a-swimming
• Day 8: Eight maids a-milking
• Day 9: Nine ladies dancing
• Day 10: Ten lords a-leaping
• Day 11: Eleven pipers piping
• Day 12: Twelve drummers drumming

600

What is the most recorded Christmas song?

Silent Night

700

What was the first Christmas song to be played in space?

Daily Double!!!

Jingle Bells

Presents/decorations

100

Which fairy tale inspired decorating gingerbread houses? 

Hansel & Gretel

200

What was the most selling Christmas toy in the year 1995?

Hint: non-Christmas movie toy

Buzz Lightyear

300

Which gaming console was the most wanted in the early 2000s?

Nintendo Wii 

400

About how much money does the average family spend on Christmas presents?

$1,000

500

What is the most popular Christmas decoration?

Ornaments

600

In 2024, what is the most trending Christmas decoration?

Crystal glassware

700

According to the New York Post, what is the most popular Christmas decoration in the state of Iowa?

Angels 

Mr. Cook

100

What is Mr. Cook's favorite Christmas dessert?

Lefse

200

What is on top of my Christmas tree?

Santa, star, angel, nothing

Santa

300

What is my family's main dish for Christmas?

Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes  

400

If I could participate in any Musical, which one would I do?

Phantom of the Opera

500

What is Mr. Cook's favorite Christmas movie?

Daily Double!!

Elf

600

What town does my family travel to every year for Christmas?

Hint: It's in Iowa

Decorah

700

What Christmas movie do I always watch on Christmas Eve?

Polar Express