Name the Holiday Movie- Quotes Edition!
“I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It’s not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love.”
Name the movie this quote is from:
100 Extra Points if you can also name the movie character that says it
In the movie, "A Charlie Brown Christmas", Linus Van Pelt says:
"I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It's not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love."
Charlie Brown selects a small, pathetic-looking tree, which his friends mock; Linus steps in to save the day, highlighting that with a little care, anything can be beautiful, tying into the special's theme of finding the true spirit of Christmas.
A Visit from St. Nicholas
By Clement Clarke Moore
"'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house...."
Finish the Line from this Poem:
9 Words
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse
Which popular television sitcom introduced the world to the holiday "Festivus?"
A. Friends
B. Roseanne
C. Frasier
D. Seinfeld
D. Seinfeld
The main traditions of Festivus are the Airing of Grievances, the Feats of Strength, and the display of an unadorned aluminum Festivus pole. Other traditions include a simple Festivus dinner and celebrating "Festivus miracles" for events that are easily explainable.
How many candles are on a traditional Hanukkah menorah?
A Hanukkah menorah (or hanukkiah) has nine candles: eight for the nights of the holiday and one extra called the shamash (helper) to light the others, symbolizing the miracle of oil that lasted eight days. The shamash is usually set apart, often higher, while the other eight candles are in a row, lit one by one each night.
The U.S. Postal Service issued it's first Christmas stamp in what year?
Answers within 5 years accepted
1962
"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings."
Name the movie this quote is from:
100 Extra Points if you can also name the movie character that says it
In the movie, "It’s A Wonderful Life", George Bailey's daughter Zuzu Bailey tells him:
"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings."
She says the line to her father, George Bailey, after a Christmas ornament bell on the tree rings and she remembers something her teacher told her.
Matching! 3/5 Correct for Full Points!
Match The Following Holiday traditions with their corresponding Countries
1. KFC Christmas Dinner
2. Roller-skating to Christmas Mass
3. Krampus Mask Display/Pranks
4. The Christmas Pickle
5. The Night of the Radishes
A. Venezuela
B. Austria
C. Germany
D. Mexico
E. Japan
1. KFC Christmas Dinner- Japan
2. Roller-Skating to Christmas Mass- Venezuela
3. Krampus Mask Display/Pranks- Austria
4. The Christmas Pickle- Germany
5. The Night of the Radishes- Mexico
In the movie " A Christmas Story," what was the last name of the next door neighbors with the rowdy dogs?
A. The Parkers
B. The Bumpuses
C. The Farkuses
D. The Schwartzs
B. The Bumpuses
The next-door neighbors with the rowdy dogs in A Christmas Story were the Bumpus family. Their numerous hound dogs were infamous for causing trouble, culminating in them stealing the Parker family's Christmas turkey.
A common tradition in Spain, Latin America, and Italy involves wearing what color underwear on New Year's Eve?
Red
People wear red underwear on New Year's Eve to bring luck, love, and romance, and it is also considered a way to signal confidence and passion for the coming year. The origins are likely linked to ancient traditions of wearing red for protection and good fortune.
Skiing is the most popular winter sport in the United States. Which US state is home to the largest number of ski resorts (50+)?
A. Colorado
B. New York
C. Wisconsin
D. Michigan
B. New York State- 52
Michigan is next with 40 followed by Colorado and Wisconsin with 33
"It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags."
Name the movie this quote is from:
100 Extra Points if you can also name the movie character that says it
In the movie "Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" The Grinch, after "stealing" Whoville's Christmas and attempting to stop it, hears the town singing joyfully and says the following:
"It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags.
What is the fear of snow called?
A. Chionophobia
B. Frigophobia
C. Claustrophobia
D. Doronophobia
E. None of the Above
A. Chionophobia- The Fear of Snow
B. Frigophobia- The Fear of Ice
C. Claustrophobia- The Fear of tight or confined small places
D. Doronophobia- The Fear of receiving and/or opening gifts
Which popular sci-fi franchise had its own holiday television special in 1978?
A: Star Trek
B: Doctor Who
C: Star Wars
D: X-Files
C: Star Wars
The Star Wars Holiday Special was a poorly received, live-action TV movie CBS originally broadcasted on November 17, 1978. It featured the main cast of Star Wars celebrating "Life Day" on the Wookiee planet of Kashyyyk. It is infamous for its poor acting, bizarre musical numbers, and strange skits.
What small insectoid creature is associated with luck, fortune, and the origin of Tinsel in Ukrainian tradition?
Spiders
A popular Ukrainian folklore story tells of a poor widow and her children who grew a pine tree in their home but were too poor to decorate it for Christmas. They went to bed saddened and depressed and the home's house spiders took pity on them and spun their webs all over the tree to decorate it. On Christmas morning, they awoke to find their tree decorated with cobwebs spun by the family's house spiders. When they opened the window, the sunshine turned their webs into silver and gold, and the family was saved from poverty.
Ukranian families now commonly place small web or spider ornaments on their trees called "pavuchkys", or little spiders as a nod to this tale.
Which branch of the United States military runs “Toys for Tots”?
The Marines
The Marine Toys for Tots program began in 1947 in Los Angeles when Marine Corps Reserve Major Bill Hendricks was inspired by his wife, Diane, to collect and deliver handcrafted dolls to children in need after they couldn't find a suitable agency. The effort was so successful that in 1948, the Commandant of the Marine Corps directed all reserve units to start a national campaign, making it a nationwide program
"Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal, and a Happy New Year"
Name the movie this quote is from:
100 Extra Points if you can also name the movie character that says it
Home Alone is an acceptable Answer
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Kevin McCallister
That iconic line, "Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal, and Happy New Year!" comes from the movie Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, used by Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) after watching a fake gangster movie called Angels with Filthy Souls (or Angels with Even Filthier Souls) that he plays from a VHS tape
Fill in the blanks:
The first Christmas radio broadcast in England was in (year), delivered by (reigning monarch).
The first televised Christmas broadcast was in (year), delivered by (reigning monarch).
400 Possible points: 100 per correct Answer
Years within 5 years accepted
King George V in 1932
Queen Elizabeth II in 1957
What U.S. State produces the most real Christmas trees each year?
A. Oregon
B. Washington
C. North Carolina
D. Michigan
A. Oregon
Oregon is the top producer, accounting for almost one-third of all Christmas trees in the United States each year. North Carolina is second with nearly four million trees annually.
The Chinese Zodiac consists of 12 animals in a 12-year cycle. Can you name the Zodiac animal for 2025?
BONUS: Double points if you can name the Zodiac animal of 2026 as well
2025: Snake
2026: Horse
What popular mainstream beer brand has run the same holiday commercial, in which a palm tree is wrapped with Christmas lights, every year since 1990?
Corona Beer
"Oh, Christmas isn't just a day, it's a frame of mind... and that's what's been changing."
Name the movie this quote is from:
100 Extra Points if you can also name the movie character that says it
In the movie "Miracle on 34th Street," Kris Kringle says the following:
"Oh, Christmas isn't just a day, it's a frame of mind... and that's what's been changing."
It perfectly captures his belief that the true spirit of Christmas is about goodwill and belief, not just the holiday itself, and expresses concern that commercialism is eroding that deeper feeling.
Select All that Apply:
Which of the following states have a town or city named "North Pole?"
A. Alaska
B. Idaho
C. Oklahoma
D. Ohio
E. New York
100 Points per correct answer
-100 points for any incorrect answers!
A. Alaska, B. Idaho, C. Oklahoma E. New York
According to Icelandic lore, the “Yule Cat” roams the countryside devouring children who don’t do what?
A. Finish their chores
B. Wash their hands
C. Wear their new clothes
D. Help the elderly
The Yule Cat, also known as Jólakötturinn, is a giant, vicious cat from Icelandic Christmas folklore. The stories say the Yule Cat lurks in the snowy countryside during Christmas and eats children who don't wear their new clothes at Christmas time.
What is the traditional name of the "Festival of Lights," a yearly multi-day celebration for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness?
BONUS 100 Points: Provide the month of the year this festival takes place in 2025; points awarded for the correct month, even with an incorrect festival answer.
Diwali, celebrated Monday, Oct 20, 2025
Seneca Falls, New York.
Seneca Falls embraces this connection, hosting an annual festival, featuring a museum, and possessing architectural similarities that evoke the movie's heartwarming setting.