Holiday Blockbusters
This 1947 film follows a lawyer defending a man who claims to be Santa Claus.
What is Miracle on 34th Street?
This popular Christmas song begins with the lyrics, “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style.”
What is Silver Bells?
The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary in this town to announce that she would give birth to Jesus.
What is Nazareth?
This iconic Christmas decoration in Washington, D.C., has been lit annually since 1923 as part of a national tradition.
What is the National Christmas Tree?
In 2011, this quarterback threw five touchdown passes in a Christmas Day victory over the Chicago Bears.
Who is Aaron Rodgers?
In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswold’s holiday plans take a chaotic turn with the arrival of this quirky family member.
Who is Cousin Eddie?
The song We Wish You a Merry Christmas is famous for demanding this specific type of dish.
What is figgy pudding?
The angel announced Jesus’ birth to shepherds, saying they would find the baby wrapped in cloths and lying in this specific location.
What is a manger?
Originating in Germany, this type of sweet house, made from baked dough and icing, became a favorite Christmas tradition in the U.S. during the 19th century.
What is a gingerbread house?
On Christmas Day 1971, this quarterback led the Dolphins to victory in the longest NFL game ever played.
Who is Bob Griese?
In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswold spends most of the film trying to achieve this perfect holiday goal.
What is having the perfect family Christmas?
Released in 1984, this song by Band Aid was written to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia.
What is Do They Know It’s Christmas??
The shepherds heard about the birth of Jesus while they were performing this activity in the fields.
What is watching their flocks?
This is the most common type of evergreen tree used in American households as a Christmas tree.
What is a fir tree?
This NFL running back tied an all-time record by scoring six rushing touchdowns in a Christmas Day game against the Minnesota Vikings in 2020.
Who is Alvin Kamara?
In A Christmas Story, Ralphie’s dad wins a “major award” that arrives in a crate marked with this word.
What is Fragile?
This 1962 Christmas classic by the Ronettes features the lyrics, “The snow’s coming down, I’m watching it fall.”
What is Sleigh Ride?
This Old Testament prophet foretold, “Out of Bethlehem shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people, Israel.”
Who is Micah?
This Christmas tradition, which started in 1927, involves ringing bells on street corners to raise money for charitable causes during the holiday season.
What is the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign?
On Christmas Day 2004, this Hall of Fame quarterback threw for over 300 yards and led their team to a victory over the Ravens, cementing their playoff hopes.
Who is Ben Roethlisberger?
In Die Hard (1988), the events of Christmas Eve take place in this fictional Los Angeles skyscraper.
What is Nakatomi Plaza?
Written in 1953, this controversial song is sung from the perspective of someone asking Santa for extravagant gifts, including a platinum mine.
What is Santa Baby?
This is the name of the region ruled by King Herod where Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, is located.
What is Judea?
(DAILY DOUBLE) Known as the "Christmas Capital of Texas," this city hosts a 40-day celebration featuring over 1,400 holiday events.
What is Grapevine, Texas?
This Dallas Cowboys quarterback led the team in their first Christmas Day game in 1971, a double-overtime victory against the Minnesota Vikings.
Who is Roger Staubach?