Christmas Movies
This 1990 film features Kevin McCallister defending his house from two bumbling burglars.
What is Home Alone?
Santa expects you to leave these baked treats out for him on Christmas Eve.
What are cookies?
“Jingle bells, jingle bells…” finishes with this phrase.
What is “jingle all the way”?
Jesus was born in this town
What is Bethlehem?
In Japan, a quirky Christmas tradition is to eat this fast-food meal during the holiday season.
What is KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)?
Buddy, raised by elves, travels to New York City in this 2003 comedy.
What is Elf?
This drink, often topped with nutmeg, is a creamy holiday staple.
What is eggnog?
Mariah Carey insists she wants only this for Christmas.
What is you?
These travelers followed a star to visit the newborn Jesus.
Who are the Wise Men (or Magi)?
In Germany, families open small doors on this special December calendar to count down to Christmas.
What is an Advent calendar?
This animated special features a green character whose heart grows three sizes.
Who is the Grinch? / What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
This fruitcake-like bread from Italy is often enjoyed around Christmas.
What is panettone?
“Silent night, holy night…” is a line from this famous hymn.
What is “Silent Night”?
Jesus was placed here after his birth.
What is a manger?
In the Netherlands, St. Nicholas (Sinterklaas) arrives riding this animal on December 5th.
What is a horse?
George Bailey learns how much he means to others in this 1946 classic.
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
A traditional English dessert set on fire before serving.
What is Christmas pudding?
This song warns: “He’s making a list and checking it twice.”
What is “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”?
This angel appeared to Mary to tell her she would give birth to Jesus.
Who is Gabriel?
In Norway, people hide all of these on Christmas Eve to avoid attracting evil spirits.
What are brooms?
In this action-film-turned-Christmas-debate favorite, John McClane tries to save hostages in a skyscraper.
What is Die Hard?
This sweet German bread, covered in powdered sugar, is also known as “Stollen.”
What is Christstollen?
This song describes a magical snowman who “knew the sun was hot that day.”
What is “Frosty the Snowman”?
The Roman emperor who ordered the census.
Who was Caesar Augustus?
In Ukraine, many families decorate their Christmas tree with this symbolic insect known for bringing luck.
What is a spider (or spider webs)?