Christmas Movies
This 1990 film sees Kevin McCallister defend his home from the Wet Bandits.
What is Home Alone?
This song warns children that Santa “sees you when you’re sleeping.”
What is “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”?
This famous Boston tavern held early holiday gatherings in the 1700s and still decorates heavily for Christmas today.
What is the Warren Tavern?
This warm drink, often topped with nutmeg, is traditionally made with milk, eggs, and sugar.
In Germany, children leave their shoes out on December 5th for this gift-giving saint.
Who is St. Nicholas?
In “The Santa Clause,” Scott Calvin puts on Santa’s suit after this accidental event.
What is Santa falling off the roof?
Brenda Lee recorded this hit at age 13.
What is “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”?
Boston receives a Christmas tree each year from Nova Scotia to thank the city for its help after this 1917 tragedy.
What is the Halifax Explosion?
This French Christmas dessert is made to resemble a wooden log.
What is a bûche de Noël?
Which country is famous for having Santa arrive on a surfboard because Christmas happens during summer?
Australia
In “Elf,” Buddy travels to this New York department store to meet Santa.
What is Gimbels?
This duo sang “Last Christmas,” released in 1984.
Who is Wham?
During the 1600s, these strict religious settlers banned Christmas celebrations in Boston.
Who were the Puritans?
The “Feast of the Seven Fishes,” celebrated by Italian-Americans on Christmas Eve, originates from this southern region of Italy.
What is Naples / Campania?
What country has a tradition of eating KFC on Christmas Eve?
Japan
In “The Polar Express,” the first gift of Christmas is this item.
What is a silver bell from Santa’s sleigh
Michael Bublé’s Christmas album cover shows him holding this item behind his back.
What is a wrapped gift?
In the 1800s, Christmas first became widely celebrated in Boston after this author’s works grew popular.
Who is Charles Dickens
In “Elf,” Buddy the Elf famously enjoys spaghetti topped with these four sugary ingredients.
What are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup?
Which country celebrates St. Lucia’s Day, where girls wear wreaths of candles on their heads?
Sweden
In “Love Actually,” the Prime Minister dances down the staircase to this Pointer Sisters hit.
What is “Jump (For My Love)”?
“Carol of the Bells” originated in this country.
What is Ukraine?
In the early 20th century, Jordan Marsh debuted these famous holiday window displays featuring animated figures.
What are the Enchanted Village scenes?
This Victorian-era treat — a golden coin hidden inside a Christmas pudding — symbolized prosperity for the year ahead.
What is a sixpence?
Which Nordic country’s holiday tradition involves leaving porridge out for elves called “nisse”?
Norway (also Denmark)