Christmas Movies
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Christmas Around the World
100

In Home Alone, what city is Kevin's family traveling to?

What is Paris?

100

Finish the lyric: "Chestnuts roasting on an open ___."

What is fire?

100

What plant was traditionally hung to ward off evil spirits before it became romantic?

What is mistletoe?

100

Who wrote A Christmas Carol?

Who is Charles Dickens?

100

In which country is Christmas celebrated during summer?

What is Australia?

200

Which actor plays the Grinch in the 2000 live-action version?

Who is Jim Carrey?

200

Which Christmas song mentions "good tidings"?

What is "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"?

200

What Christmas food was originally a medieval English dish meant to last the full season?

What is fruitcake?

200

Which Roman festival influenced early Christmas celebrations?

What is Saturnalia?

200

What do many families eat on Christmas Eve in Italy?

What is fish?

300

In Elf, what is Buddy's favorite food combination?

What is spaghetti with syrup?

300

Which song includes the line "Later we'll have some pumpkin pie"?

What is "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"?

300

What type of tree is most commonly used as a Christmas tree?

What is a fir?

300

What U.S. state was the first to officially recognize Christmas as a holiday?

What is Alabama?

300

DOUBLE JEOPARDY

In Mexico, what are broken during Las Posadas celebrations?

What are piñatas?

400

What item does Ralphie desperately want in A Christmas Story?

What is a Red Ryder BB gun?

400

Mariah Carey sings about wanting only this for Christmas.

What is You?

400

What Christmas decoration is traditionally shaped like a shepherd's staff?

What is a candy cane?

400

Which U.S. president made Christmas a federal holiday?

Who is Ulysses S. Grant?

400

In Japan, what fast-food meal is popular on Christmas?

What is a KFC bucket?

500

DOUBLE JEOPARDY

In It's a Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings?

What is an angel gets its wings?

500

Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?

What is "Jingle Bells"?

500

What was originally placed on Christmas trees before ornaments?

What are apples?

500

What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?

What is Germany?

500

What country celebrates St. Lucia Day on December 13?

What is Sweden?