📖 Pop Culture 1
What is the name of the elf who helps Santa Claus in the movie "The Santa Clause" (Tim Allen)?
Bernard
What color are the berries of a traditional holly plant?
*Bonus: What color are the berries of the mistletoe plant?
Red
*White
In the nativity story, who is the first to see Jesus?
The shepherds
What was the real name of the character Tim Allen plays in The Santa Clause?
Scott Calvin
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
What are the names of the burglars in the movie “Home Alone?”
Harry and Marv
What color was the original Santa Claus suit in early depictions before red?
Tan, then green, then yellow, then blue
When did the wisemen give their gifts to the Christ child?
When he was a toddler, between 2-3 years old
In the movie "A Charlie Brown Christmas," who helps Charlie Brown find the true meaning of Christmas?
Linus
Which Christmas poem first appeared anonymously in a New York newspaper?
*Bonus: Who wrote it?
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
*Not 100% sure, is attributed to Clement-Clarke Moore, but historians argue
In the Christmas Carol story, how many ghosts visit Ebenezer Scrooge?
Must list each one for full points!
4
Jacob Marley and Christmas Past, Present, and Future (Christmas Yet to Come)
In which country did the tradition of the "Poinsettia" plant originate?
Mexico
What were the gifts given to Christ by the wisemen?
Must all be spelled and identified (explain what it is) correctly
Frankincense, gold, and myrrh
What is the most popular Christmas tree variety in the United States?
Fraser Fir
In which year was Christmas declared a federal holiday in the United States?
*Bonus: Which U.S. state was the first to recognize Christmas as an official holiday?
1870
*Alabama
Who wrote, “Christmas doesn’t come from a store; maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more?”
Dr. Seuss
In what country did the tradition of Christmas stockings originate?
The Netherlands
Who did the Angel Gabriel appear to in the nativity story and how many times did he appear? (List each event)
Shepherds, Mary, Joseph (twice, before Jesus was born and after to warn about Herod), 4 times total
What is the central message of the commonly adapted story “The Gift of the Magi?"
Sacrificing what means the most to you in order to give someone else what would mean to most to them
Which country has the tradition of celebrating Christmas on January 7th?
Russia (and other countries following the Eastern Orthodox Church calendar)
How many roles did Tom Hanks voice, play, and assist in filming in The Polar Express?
Must list each one for full points!
7
Motion-captured: Hero Boy & Scrooge puppet
Voiced: The Conductor, The Hobo, Santa Claus, Hero Boy's Father, and The Narrator (adult voice of Hero Boy)
What fruit was often given as a special gift and why?
Oranges (citrus very uncommon had to be imported, special gift)
What is the significance of the shepherds in the nativity story?
They represented the common, humble people. They were the first to hear the news of Jesus' birth, symbolizing that Christ's message was for everyone, regardless of social standing.
Which Christmas carol was the first song ever broadcast from space?
Jingle Bells (played by astronauts aboard Gemini 6A in 1965 as a festive prank, using a harmonica and bells smuggled aboard)
Which country has a tradition of eating KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan