Christmas Movies
Who wrote the picture book that was inspiration for the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Dr Seuss
In ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’, how many swans are swimming?
Seven
On what calendar is Chinese New Year based?
The lunar calendar
In Ukraine, there is one Christmas ornament everyone has on their tree. What is it? (Hint: it relates to a bug)
(This is a double-points question, get double points if correct)
A spider's web
What are the best potatoes to roast?
Red Potatoes
In the 2004 animated feature The Polar Express, what letters does the conductor punch into the main character Billy's Polar Express ticket when he punches it?
The letters B&E
What are the missing lyrics? Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is ___.
(This is a double-points question, get double points if correct)
Bright
From what Roman god does the month of January get its name?
Janus
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of having a Christmas tree?
Germany
Where did the gingerbread house tradition start?
Germany
In the 2006 film The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, which member of the Counsel of Legendary Figures is the film's villain?
Jack Frost
In “Frosty the Snowman”, what was the name of the little girl who befriended Frosty?
Karen
On what date was New Year’s celebrated in ancient Rome?
March 1st
In Norway, families hide their brooms at Christmas. Why?
To stop witches and evil spirits stealing them
Where and when did eggnog originate?
(This is a double-points question, get double points if correct)
13 Century and Medieval Britain (Half points if you only got one of them)
In the 2003 film Elf, what is the make and model number of the "500 reindeer-powered" jet turbine engine that powers Santa's sleigh?
The Cringle 3000
Which beloved carol is also known by its French name, ‘Minuit, Chrétiens’?
O Holy Night
In what ancient country were eggs given as gifts on New Year’s Day?
(This is a double-points question, get double points if correct)
Persia
Before the tradition of hanging stockings up at Christmas, what did Dutch children hang by the fireside?
Clogs (Type of Footwear)
What do people eat on the new year for good luck?
Black-Eyed Peas
In the 2006 comedy Deck the Halls, how much money does Buddy Hall (Danny DeVito's character) win by selling a car-lot owner one of his own cars.
(This is a double-points question, get double points if correct)
$3000
The words for ‘Once in Royal David’s City’ come from a poem by Cecil Frances Alexander. Who wrote the music?
Henry John Gauntlett
At one minute before midnight in Spain, twelve of what is eaten before the clock strikes for the New Year?
Grapes
In Caracas, Venezuela, how do Christians head to church on Christmas Eve?
Roller Skates
What is a Bûche de Noël?
A French cake with soft biscuit and chocolate shaped like the yule log that families used to burn at the start of Christmas.