HOME ALONE: 35TH Anniversary
What type of pizza does Kevin love?
Cheese
This green, pot-bellied grouch despises Christmas and conspires to steal all the decorations and presents from the cheerful residents of Whoville.
The Grinch
C:
December 24th, the day or evening before Christmas:
Christmas Eve
According to Good Housekeeping magazine, this popular soda brand featured Santa Claus in their advertisements in the 1920’s?
Coca-Cola
Mariah Carey is famous for singing this popular Christmas Song?
"All I Want for Christmas Is You"
Where does the McAllister family live?
Chicago
This character is a human raised by elves at the North Pole who travels to New York City to meet his biological father.
Buddy the Elf
F:
A snowman who comes to life with the help of a magic hat:
Frosty
What was tinsel originally made from in 17th century Germany?
Strands of real silver
Which holiday tune has the most famous line about "a partridge in a pear tree"?
“The Twelve Days of Christmas”
What do Harry and Marv (The Wet Bandits) nickname the McCallister home?
The Silver Tuna
This character is the mean, neighborhood bully known for his yellow eyes and signature "evil laugh." He along with his sidekick Grover Dill, terrorizes the other children, including the main character Ralphie in the 1984 film, “A Christmas Story”
Scott Farkus
M:
A parasitic plant that bears white glutinous berries in the winter; tradition dictates that two lovers standing under this must kiss:
Mistletoe
The tradition of leaving milk and cookies for Santa took root in the United States during what historical period?
The Great Depression, to encourage children to maintain their charitable spirit?
“The Christmas Song” is frequently referred to by a more informal title. What is it?
“Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire”
Both Aunt Leslie and the Wet Bandits trip over this toy that Kevin leaves out. What is the toy?
Micro Machines
This character serves as Santa's stern but dedicated Chief Elf, overseeing operations at the North Pole and guiding Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) in his new role as Santa in the 1994 film, “The Santa Clause.”
Bernard
S:
A 4th century Bishop, patron saint of Russia, and precursor to Santa Clause?
Saint Nicholas
What city in the United States was the site for having the first public Christmas tree lighting ceremony?
New York City (Madison Square Park 1912)
What Christmas song was a hit for both blues singer Charlie Brown, and the popular band, The Eagles?
“Please Come Home for Christmas”
After flying everywhere to try to get home, where does Kevin’s mom, Kate, end up when Gus Polinski and his Polka band offer her a ride home?
Scranton, PA
In the 1984 movie adaptation "A Christmas Carol," this is the wife of Ebenezer Scrooge’s nephew, Fred Holloway. What is her name?
Janet Holloway
T:
German word for Christmas tree:
Tannenbaum
From 1659 to 1681 Christmas was banned in this US State?
Boston.
It was banned by the Massachusetts Bay Colony due to theological beliefs that Christmas was associated with pagan rituals and the church's disapproval of the rowdy behavior that often accompanied the celebration
Which Christmas carol was sung by British and German soldiers in the trenches during the 1914 Christmas truce?
“Silent Night”