Holiday Movies
In "Home Alone," what name do the pair of burglars give to themselves?
The Wet Bandits
What item brings Frosty the Snowman, a "jolly happy soul," to life?
Top hat
"There must have been some magic in
That old top hap they found.
For when they placed it on his head
He began to dance around."
Highlighted in The Office, what gift-giving Hindu holiday celebrates good over evil and light over darkness?
Diwali
What did Dumbledore gift to Harry on his first Christmas at Hogwarts?
The invisibility cloak
Celebrated on December 23 as an alternative to Christmas, this holiday is celebrated by Frank Costanza and includes such activities as "the airing of the grievances" and "feasts of strength."
Festivus
In "Christmas Vacation," which 90s sitcom star lives next door to Griswold family? [character or real name accepted]
Elaine Benes (Seinfeld) / Julia Louis-Dreyfus
In the holiday classic "Santa Baby," the singer wishes for a '54 convertible in what color?
Light blue
In the Netherlands, kids what item by the fireplace or door instead of hanging stockings over the fireplace?
Clogs (or just shoes)
What does Mrs. Weasley gift to her children and to Harry each year?
A holiday jumper (sweater)
Michael Scott is upset when this person also dresses up as Santa in Season 6 of The Office
Phyllis
In "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," what award does the Grinch win during the holiday Whobilation after being nominated by Cindy Lou Who?
Cheermeister
Released in 2014, this recently-engaged pop star sings,
"Santa, tell me if you're really there
Don't make me fall in love again
If he won't be here next year
Santa, tell me if he really cares
'Cause I can't give it all away
If he won't be here next year."
Ariana Grande
Still commonly celebrated across Europe on December 6th, this holiday honors a fourth-century Greek Bishop who protected children, among others.
St. Nicholas Day
What did Dobby make for Harry's Christmas present in book 4?
Socks
“Miracle on 34th Street” centers on what real-life department store?
Macy's
In "Elf," what are the three jobs available to elves?
Making shoes, making cookies, or making toys.
In the Christmas classic, "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,"
"A pair of Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Dolls that'll talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jen
And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for..." what?
School to start again
Though the symbolic use of evergreens dates back to ancient Egypt and Rome, this country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes.
Germany
Who did Harry take to the Yule Ball in book 4?
Parvati Patil
According to the movie "It’s A Wonderful Life," what happens every time a bell rings?
An angel gets their wings
In "Love Actually," Jamie (played by Colin Firth) falls in love with Aurelia, his housekeeper, who doesn't speak English. What language does Jamie learn in order to be able to profess his love to Aurelia?
Portuguese
Ninth day of Christmas
Created in 2012 as a Jewish alternative to Elf on the Shelf, who creepily monitors children's behavior for Santa, this Jewish toy teaches children about Hanukkah and has eight rules, ranging from singing, playing dreidel, and buying a present for somebody in need instead of receiving a gift on one night of Hanukkah.
Mensch on the Bench
Where were Harry and Hermione on Christmas Eve in the final book?
Godric's Hollow
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, which song is not only the best-selling Christmas/holiday single in the United States, but also the best-selling single of all time, with estimated sales in excess of 50 million copies worldwide?
"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby