Christmas Movies
Christmas Songs
Traditions and History
Santa and Reindeer
Miscellaneous Christmas
100

This 1990 film features Kevin McCallister defending his home from the Wet Bandits.

What is Home Alone?

100

You’ll hear the line “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire” in this song.

What is The Christmas Song?

100

This common plant is often hung in doorways for kissing.

What is mistletoe?

100

Santa’s sleigh is said to be pulled by this many reindeer (not counting Rudolph).

What is eight?

100

People leave this snack and drink for Santa in many U.S. homes.

What are cookies and milk?

200

In Elf, Buddy travels to this city to find his father.

What is New York City?

200

Mariah Carey’s holiday hit released in 1994 is titled this.

What is All I Want for Christmas Is You?

200

This country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree.

What is Germany?

200

This reindeer’s name begins with the letter “V.”

Who is Vixen?

200

This iconic Christmas ballet features Clara and the Mouse King.

What is The Nutcracker?

300

In A Christmas Story, Ralphie desperately wants this specific gift.

What is a Red Ryder BB gun?

300

This song begins with the lyrics, “You better watch out, you better not cry.”

What is Santa Claus Is Coming to Town?

300

December 26 is known as this holiday in the UK and Canada.

What is Boxing Day?

300

Rudolph was created in 1939 for this department store’s promotional booklet.

What is Montgomery Ward?

300

The three gifts brought by the Magi were gold, frankincense, and this.

What is myrrh?

400

This green Dr. Seuss character’s heart grows three sizes.

Who is The Grinch?

400

This beloved English carol mentions “figgy pudding.”

What is We Wish You a Merry Christmas?

400

This U.S. state was the first to officially recognize Christmas as a holiday (1836).

What is Alabama?

400

This reindeer shares its name with a famous Valentine’s Day symbol.

Who is Cupid?

400

In The Polar Express, the first gift of Christmas is this.

What is a bell from Santa’s sleigh?

500

This 1946 film features an angel named Clarence.

What is It’s a Wonderful Life?

500

Bing Crosby first sang this best-selling Christmas song in 1942. 

What is White Christmas?

500

The tradition of Advent originates from this branch of Christianity.

What is the Western Christian Church (or Catholic tradition)?

500

Santa Claus was inspired in part by this historical Christian bishop.

Who is Saint Nicholas?

500

“Jólabókaflóð” is the Christmas Eve book-giving tradition from this country.

What is Iceland?