Christmas Movies
Christmas Traditions
Songs of the Season
The Nativity
Christmas Characters and Creatures
100

This 1990 film follows Kevin McCallister, who defends his house from burglars after being left behind

What is Home Alone

100

This plant is hung above doorways for smooches

What is mistletoe

100

"Walking in a winter wonderland" is a line from this classic tune

What is Winter Wonderland

100

Jesus was born in this town

What is Bethlehem

100

This red nosed reindeer leads Santa's sleigh through foggy weather

Who is Rudolph

200

In Elf, this actor plays Buddy, a human raised at the North Pole

Who is Will Ferrell

200

Germany is credited with popularizing this decorated object in homes

What is the Christmas Tree

200

Brenda Lee famously wans you to "rock" around this

What is the Christmas tree

200

Mary and Joseph placed Jesus in one of these

What is a manger

200

Charles Dickens created this cold-hearted miser who is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve

Who is Ebeneezer Scrooge

300

This 2000 movie stars Jim Carrey as a Christmas hating creature

What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas

300

This spice-filled warm drink is popular at European Christmas markets

What is mulled wine

300

Mariah Carey declared that all she wants for Christmas is this

What is you

300

These travelers brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh

What are the Three Wise Men

300

Known in German folklore, this horned creature punishes naughty children while St. Nicholas rewards the good.

Who is Krampus

400

This classic film tells the story of George Bailey and an angel named Clarence

What is It's a Wonderful Life

400

In parts of Eastern Europe, Christmas trees are traditionally decorated with ornaments shaped like these creatures, symbolizing good luck. 

What are spiders or spider webs

400

This song begins with the words "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire" 

What is The Christmas Song

400

This angel announced Jesus’s birth to the shepherds

Who is the Angel Gabriel

400

In The Nutcracker, this magical character transforms Clara’s Christmas Eve by bringing her toys to life and leading her to the Land of Sweets.

Who is the Nutcracker Prince

500

Though often associated with Christmas, this stop-motion Rankin/Bass film actually premiered on NBC in July 1964

What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

500

This holiday figure in Italian folklore brings gifts on Epiphany Eve

Who is La Befana

500

This carol refers to "five golden rings" 

What is The Twelve Days of Christmas

500

This king ordered the census tat brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem

Who is Caesar Augustus

500

This Germanic winter figure, sometimes called “the Christmas Witch,” rides a broomstick and rewards good children with treats while warning the naughty with switches or coal—often celebrated on December 8th.

Who is Frau Perchta