Holiday Movies
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Holiday Food & Drink
100

What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?

The Polar Express

100

In "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what did my true love give to me on the fifth day?

Five golden rings

100

In the Christian Christmas story, what three men visited Jesus at his birth?

Wise Men or Maggi

100

According to tradition, what snack and drink are you supposed to leave out for Santa on the night of Christmas?

Cookies and millk

100

This popular sugary candy was designed to look like a shepherd's staff.

Candy canes

200

What 1993 animated movie is about Jack Skellington discovering Christmas?

Nightmare Before Christmas

200

In a famous Christmas song, who got run over by a reindeer? 

Grandma

200

Santa Claus is based on what real life person?

Saint Nicolas

200

In a more more recent holiday tradition, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?

Elf on the Shelf

200

What popular Christmas beverage has egg and milk as the two main ingredient?

Eggnog

300

In the movie Elf, what is the main character's name?

Buddy the Elf

300

Who sang the 1994 hit single "All I Want for Christmas is You"?

Mariah Carey

300

What is the name of the horned creature from German folklore who punished misbehaving children at Christmastime?

Krampus

300

What traditional Christmas decoration signals that two individuals underneath it must kiss?

Mistletoe

300

What Christmas food item is often roasted on an open fire?

Chestnuts

400

What 1946 Christmas movie focuses on an angel trying to convince the main character, George Bailey, not jump off a bridge by showing him what life would be like without him.

It's A Wonderful Life

400

In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?

An old silk hat

400

What ethnic group observes Hanakkuh in the winter?

Jews

400

Some people decorate their Christmas tree with thin strips of shiny metallic foil. What is that material called?

Tinsel

400

What beverage company has been using Santa Claus since 1931 as part of their advertising campaign?

Coca-Cola

500

What 1988 action movie starring Bruce Willis is considered a Christmas movie because it takes place on Christmas Eve?

Die Hard

500

Along with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what are the names of Santa's other eight reindeer?

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen.

500

What holiday is observed in late December to honor African heritage and African-American culture?

Kwanzaa

500

During Hannukkah, children often play with a four-sided spinning top. What is that top called?

A dreidel
500

If you want good luck, you should eat one of these on each of the twelve days of Christmas. What food item is it?

Mince pies