Christmas Movies
Who voiced the grinch in the 2018 animated movie “the Grinch”?
Benedict Cumberbatch
This decorated edible house was popularized in Germany after “Hansel and Gretel” was published, what is it?
Gingerbread House.
The wise men presented Jesus with these three specific gifts.
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh.
This holiday drink is traditionally made with milk, sugar, and whipped eggs.
Eggnog
Harry and Marc are the two burglars in the Home Alone movie, who are collectively know by what nickname?
The Wet Bandits
In “Home Alone”, what is Buzz’s pet that plays a protective role later in the movie?
A tarantula
What traditional Christmas candy has also been called a Shepard hook?
A Candy Cane.
In the Gospel of Matthew, it is prophesied that the child shall be called this name, which translates from Hebrew to mean “God with Us”
Immanuel (Emmanuel)
Consisting of hot water, lemon, honey, and whiskey, this drink was originally prescribed by an Irish doctor in the 1800s as a medical “remedy” for the common cold.
Hot Toddy.
In the movie “Elf”, this grumpy children’s book publisher is Buddy’s biological father, and starts the movie firmly on the Naughty List.
Walter Hobbs
What are the four main food groups of elves according to the movie “Elf”?
Candy, Candy canes, Candy corn, & Syrup.
After the Christmas turkey is carved, it is tradition for two people to pull on this Y-shaped bone?
Wishbone.
After the birth of Jesus, an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and warned him to take Mary and the child and flee to what country?
Egypt.
This creamy, 3-ingredient cocktail - made of vodka, coffee liqueur, and heavy cream - looks like a glass of freshly fallen snow.
White Russian
In the famous holiday ballet “The Nutcracker” this villain leads an army of rodents in a midnight battle.
The Mouse King (The King of Mice)
In the “Polar Express” what does Santa give to the main character for the first gift of Christmas?
A Sleigh Bell
In the classic song “we wish you a merry Christmas”, the carollers refuse to leave until they are brought what specific pudding?
Figgy Pudding.
After being “outwitted” by the wise men, this ruler of Judea ordered the execution of all the male children in Bethlehem aged two and under?
King Herod (Herod the Great)
At German Christmas markets, you’ll find this warm, spiced red wine whose name translates literally to “Glow Wine”
Glühwein
In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, this former business partner of Ebenezer Scrooge is the first ghost to visit him. What is his name?
Jacob Marley
In the holiday classic “a miracle of 34th street” what did Susan Walker ask for, for Christams?
A house, a dad, and a baby brother?
What traditional French dessert, known as Bûche de Noël, is a sponge cake decorated to resemble a log of wood?
Yule Log
The journey to Bethlehem was prompted by a census issued by this Roman Emperor?
Caesar Augustus
Long before it was a sweet holiday treat, what ancient civilization drank a bitter, spicy version of hot chocolate?
Aztecs / Mayans
In Central European folklore, this half-goat, half demon figure acts as the “anti-Santa”, carrying a bundle of birch branches to swat naughty children.
Krampus