Christmas Movies
What is the name of the main character in "Home Alone"?
Kevin McCallister
True or false: There’s a real city called the North Pole?
True (The city of North Pole is located in Alaska and boasts a population of around 2,300 citizens)
In which Christmas song do the lyrics mention "Tis the season to be jolly"?
"Deck the Halls"
Are Santa’s reindeer male or female?
Female. (Male reindeer lose their antlers in November, while female reindeer keep their antlers through the winter. Most depictions of Santa’s reindeer show antlers, which means they are female)
According to a 2020 YouGov survey, what is the most popular Christmas cookie in the U.S.?
Chocolate chip (followed by sugar, fudge and brownie cookies)
What’s the name of Jack’s ghost dog in the movie the Nightmare Before Christmas?
Zero
What was the first U.S. state to recognize Christmas as a legal holiday (1836)?
Alabama
What song did José Feliciano perform?
"Feliz Navidad"
Instead of presents, what does Santa Claus leave for children on the “Naughty” list?
Coal!!!!!!!!
Who invented Christmas lights?
Thomas Edison
Which movie features a character named Jack Skellington?
The Nightmare Before Christmas
True or false: The North Pole has no time zone.
True. All longitudinal lines start at the North Pole, which means there’s no time zone
What year was the classic Christmas song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" released? (If you get close Enough by 6-7 years then it counts!
1939!
How many reindeer traditionally pull Santa’s sleigh?
9
What plant is associated with kissing under it?
Mistletoe!
Which French city are the McCallisters visiting when they forget their 8-year-old son, Kevin, in “Home Alone”?
Paris
Which U.S. state is home to the town of Santa Claus?
Indiana
In the song "The 12 days of Christmas" What is the 6th day?
Six Geese a-Laying
What is the name of the reindeer famous for being “the fastest reindeer”?
Dasher
How many Christmas tree seedlings are planted each year?
60 to 70 million
In the Christmas Movie "Polar Express" What is the first gift of Christmas?
A silver bell from Santa's sleigh
What country is home to Santa Claus (Lapland)?
Finland
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" what is on the 11th day of Christmas?
Eleven Pipers Piping
What magical creature often helps Santa in European folklore?
Krampus
On average, one inch of rain is equal to how many inches of snow? (this may or may not be math 😁)
10 inches