Christmas General
What holiday plant is traditionally kissed under at Christmas?
What is mistletoe?
What holiday movie features Kevin McCallister?
What is Home Alone?*
This red-nosed reindeer is famous for guiding Santa’s sleigh on a foggy Christmas Eve.
Who is Rudolph?
What spiced cake is traditionally shaped like a man and often decorated with icing?
What is a gingerbread cookie?
Who sings “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?
Who is Mariah Carey?
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees?
What is Germany?
In The Grinch, what is the name of the town the Grinch lives above?
What is Whoville?
She’s Santa’s better half, often said to manage the elves and keep things running smoothly at the North Pole.
Who is Mrs. Claus?
Which small, round fruit is often used in Christmas puddings and mincemeat pies?
What is a cranberry?
What Christmas song begins with the line “You better watch out…”?
What is “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”?
What popular Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
What is tinsel?
What Christmas movie takes place in Nakatomi Plaza?
What is Die Hard?*
This cheerful snowman, brought to life by a magical hat, is often featured as one of Santa’s holiday pals.
Who is Frosty the Snowman?
What Italian sweet bread with dried fruit and nuts is traditionally eaten at Christmas?
What is panettone?
Which boy band released the Christmas album Christmas in Harmony in 2011
Who are the Backstreet Boys?
What modern-day beverage was originally left out for Santa instead of milk in some European countries?
What is beer?
In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what does Clark Griswold hope to receive as a Christmas bonus?
What is a vacation?
These hardworking helpers are traditionally said to build toys for Santa in his North Pole workshop.
Who are the elves?
Which roasted meat is often the centerpiece of a traditional British Christmas dinner?
What is turkey?
What Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving but became a holiday staple?
What is “Jingle Bells”?
What plant, often used as a Christmas decoration, is also known as the “Christmas flower” in Mexico?
What is poinsettia?
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, who is the “Pumpkin King” of Halloween Town?
Who is Jack Skellington?
This 1823 poem introduced many modern ideas about Santa, including flying reindeer and chimney visits.
What is “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (also known as “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”)?
What traditional Christmas pie is made with a mixture of dried fruits, spices, and often brandy or rum, and is popular in the UK?
What is mince pie?
Which famous Christmas song begins with the lyrics, “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style”?
What is “Silver Bells”?
Which famous Christmas tradition involves hanging stockings, and where did it originate?
What is the Netherlands?
In The Holiday (2006), which two actresses swap homes for the holidays, leading to unexpected romances?
Who are Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet?
In European folklore, this dark companion of Saint Nicholas punishes naughty children during the Christmas season.
Who is Krampus?
What sweet treat, often shaped into balls or logs and coated in chocolate or powdered sugar, is traditionally served at holiday parties in the U.S. and Canada?
What are rum balls?
Which 1987 Wham! song has become a quintessential ’80s Christmas classic and is still widely played every holiday season?
What is “Last Christmas”?