Christmas Movies
In Home Alone, what city does Kevin’s family travel to for Christmas?
What is Paris?
In the U.S., what is the name of the popular Christmas drink made with eggs, milk, sugar, and alcohol, often served during the holiday season?
What is eggnog?
What is the name of the dense, cake that is commonly served during Christmas made with dried fruits, nuts, and brandy or rum, sometimes soaked for weeks in alcohol?
What is Fruitcake?
What is the name of the winter activity in which people use large, flat boards to slide down snow-covered hills, often in snowy regions
What is sledding or tobogganing?
Which figure, originating from Dutch traditions, is said to travel with Santa Claus and helps him deliver gifts to children during the Christmas season, often depicted as a mischievous helper?
Who is Krampus?
In Love Actually, which Christmas song is sung by the cast at the end of the film?
What is All I Want for Christmas Is You?
What type of tree is commonly used as a Christmas tree in many Western countries?
What is a fir tree?
Which hot alcoholic drink, often flavored with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, is traditionally served at Christmas parties?
What is Hot Buttered Rum?
What cold-weather phenomenon occurs when frozen droplets of water fall from the sky, creating a layer of slippery ice on roads and surfaces during winter storms?
What is freezing rain?
The tradition of the Yule Log originates from which ancient culture, which believed burning the log could bring prosperity and good luck for the year to come?
What is Norse mythology?
In the movie The Polar Express, what is the first gift of Christmas that the protagonist receives from Santa?
What is a bell from Santa's sleigh?
In the U.S., what is the tradition where people gather to light a series of candles along streets and in front yards, particularly in the Southwest, to mark the start of the holiday season?
What is Las Posadas (though it has origins in Mexico, it is also celebrated in U.S. communities, especially in the Southwest)?
What savory dish, traditionally served on Christmas Day, is made from a mixture of mashed potatoes, butter, cream, and cheese, often topped with breadcrumbs or bacon?
What is Scalloped Potatoes?
Which famous U.S. National Park, known for its snowy landscapes, is home to the popular winter activity of cross-country skiing, and hosts the annual "Winterfest" event?
What is Yellowstone National Park?
Which 19th-century poem helped popularize the modern image of Santa Claus and is credited with introducing the idea that Santa enters homes through chimneys?
What is "A Visit from St. Nicholas" (also known as The Night Before Christmas)?
In It's a Wonderful Life, what is the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel?
Who is Clarence?
In the U.S., which state is known for hosting the annual Christmas City, which boasts a famous Christmas market and holiday decorations that draw large crowds?
What is Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?
Which drink, typically served in Scandinavian-American communities during the holidays, is made from a blend of mulled wine, spices, and sometimes vodka, traditionally enjoyed as part of the Christmas festivities?
What is Glögg?
What is the term for a phenomenon where tiny ice crystals in the atmosphere create beautiful, shimmering patterns on trees, buildings, and other surfaces during very cold weather?
What is hoarfrost?
What famous holiday figure was originally a Pagan god associated with the winter solstice, later transformed into a Christmas figure in European folklore?
Who is Odin? (As Yule Father, related to Father Christmas)
In A Christmas Carol, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (also known as the Ghost of Christmas Future) shows Scrooge a vision of his own death. What phrase does Scrooge hear spoken about his passing?
What is "Nobody mourns him"?
In the U.S., especially in parts of the Midwest, what is the name of the Christmas tradition in which a large fish is featured in the holiday meal, often served with other festive dishes like venison or wild turkey?
What is The Feast of the Seven Fishes?
In North Carolina, what is the name of the traditional holiday treat made from a mixture of corn syrup, sugar, and peanuts, often served in festive shapes during Christmas?
What is Peanut Brittle?
What is the term for the type of snow that forms during very cold, clear conditions and gives a sparkling, crystalline appearance to the landscape?
What is frost smoke or diamond dust?
In the 16th century, Martin Luther, the leader of the Protestant Reformation, is said to have introduced the custom of using candles on a tree to represent what aspect of the Christmas story?
What is the birth of Jesus (or the Light of Christ)?