Holiday Movies
In Home Alone, where were the McCallister's going when they left Kevin behind?
Paris
What items are traditionally left out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Milk and Cookies
"What a bright time, it's the right time, to _____ the night away."
Rock
Deep-fried latkes are typically eaten around which Jewish holiday?
Hanukkah
What fast food chain has become traditional to eat on Christmas in Japan?
b) KFC
In the 1970's, KFC decided to run a special promotion during Christmas. Since there weren’t any strong Christmas traditions in Japan, the novelty caught on and became an instant tradition. Nowadays, rare are the Japanese who are seen without a bucket of KFC in hand on a December 24th or 25th!
In the movie It’s a Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings?
An angel gets its wings
What holiday candy was shaped to resemble a shepherd's staff?
Candy Cane
"Last Christmas, I gave you my ______"
Heart
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas Tree?
Germany
Louisiana popularized this dish which consists of a Chicken inside of a Duck inside of a Turkey.
Turducken
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Max
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1892?
The Nutcracker
"On the first day of Christmas, _________"
My true love gave to me
How many candles does the Menorah consist of?
9--8 to symbolize the eight nights of Hanukkah plus the shamash, or helper candle, used to light the others.
Which nut is typically used in a Fruit Cake?
Walnut
Which famous action movie is often thought of as a Christmas movie?
Die Hard
According to Austrian folklore, what horned figure punishes naughty children during the holiday season?
Krampus
"___________________ and children listen to hear sleigh bells in the snow"
"Where the tree tops glisten"
Which real-life person is Santa Claus based on?
The Christian Bishop St. Nicholas, the Patron Saint of Children and Toymakers, among many others.
What makes up the filling of mince pies?
Sweet fruits and Sugar
In the movie Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer, what was the name of Rudolph’s elf friend?
Hermey
In Russia, children are not given presents on Christmas Day but on which other day?
New Year's Day
"Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad, _____________________"
Próspero año y felicidad
In Rome, where winters were not as harsh as those in the far north, _________—a holiday in honor of the god of agriculture—was celebrated. Beginning the week leading up to the winter solstice and continuing for a full month, food and drink were plentiful and the normal Roman social order was turned upside down. For a month, enslaved people were given temporary freedom and treated as equals. Business and schools were closed so that everyone could participate in the holiday's festivities.
Saturnalia
Which dish is typically made with dried fruit, brown sugar or treacle, mixed spices, breadcrumbs, suet, eggs, and alcohol?
Figgy Pudding