Holiday Movies
In what movie does Kevin McCallister get left home alone?
Home Alone
Who sings "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?
Mariah Carey
What do people in Japan traditionally eat for Christmas dinner?
Fried chicken
What is the term for animals that sleep through the winter?
Hibernation
In which country is the Yule Goat a holiday symbol?
The Yule Goat is part of Swedish folklore and a popular holiday decoration.
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Max helps the Grinch carry out his plan to steal Christmas.
What Christmas song contains the lyrics “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style”?
Silver Bells
What type of plant do you kiss under during the holidays?
Mistletoe
What is the most common snowflake shape?
Hexagonal
In which country does Santa Claus arrive on a surfboard?
Australia
In Elf, what are the four main food groups that Buddy the Elf mentions?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup.
In "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what did my true love give to me on the 10th day?
Ten lords a-leaping
What do Germans traditionally hide in their Christmas tree for someone to find?
A pickle ornament
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth?
-128.6°F (-89.2°C)
Which country celebrates “Three Kings’ Day” as a major holiday?
Spain
What is the name of the town in It’s a Wonderful Life?
Bedford Falls
What song is recognized as the best-selling single of all time?
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
What is the name of the log that burns for 12 days during Christmas in European traditions?
The Yule Log
What is the fear of snow called?
Chionophobia
What country’s tradition involves decorating bananas and mango trees for Christmas?
India
In The Polar Express, what word does the conductor punch into the main character’s ticket?
Believe
What is the oldest Christmas carol still sung today?
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
In what country is it customary to roller skate to church on Christmas morning?
Venezuela
What is the name of the snowy region in Siberia known as one of the coldest places on Earth?
Oymyakon
What country celebrates Christmas by lighting paper lanterns and releasing them into the sky?
The Philippines