Christmas Movies
In “Home Alone” where is Kevin’s family going on vacation?
Paris, France
When in the presence of mistletoe, what common tradition dates back to the 8th century?
Kissing
Finish the lyrics “Go, tell it on the mountain. Over the …”
“hills and everywhere”
What is Santa’s real name?
Saint Nicholas
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Max
What animated 1964 television special features the island of misfit toys?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
What holiday plant is known for its red and green leaves and is native to Mexico?
Poinsettia
What song features the lyric “everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way”?
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee
Which of Santa’s reindeer has a name that mean’s “Thunder”?
Donner
What colour are the berries on mistletoe?
White.
In “Elf” what is the first rule in the code of elves?
Treat every day like Christmas.
What country did the traditional holiday cookie known as Shortbread originate from?
Scotland
According to the song “the 12 days of Christmas” what was given on the 7th day?
Seven Swans a-Swimming
What century was the Saint Nicholas born?
The 3rd Century (270-280 AD)
How do you say Merry Christmas in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
What 1948 movie features a man named George Bailey and an angel named Clarence?
It’s a Wonderful Life.
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Germany
What song starts with “chestnuts roasting on an open fire”?
The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole
In what US state did the first department store Santa make his first appearanc?
Massachusetts (1890)
Before the invention of the electric light bulb, what was used to light a Christmas tree?
Candles
In “The Polar Express” what word does the conductor punch into the main character’s ticket?
Believe
In what country is KFC a popular Christmas meal tradition?
Japan
What 1984 song by Band Aid raised money for famine relief in Africa?
Do They Know It’s Christmas
What year was the popular “Elf on the Shelf“ children’s book and doll first released sparking a popular family tradition.
2005
According to the Christian faith, what does the red and white symbolize on a candy cane?
The blood of Christ & purity