Holiday Movies
What holiday movie features a young boy who rides a magical train to the North Pole?
The Polar Express
How many reindeer traditionally pull Santa’s sleigh?
How many reindeer are named in the classic poem ’Twas the Night Before Christmas?
Eight
What type of lights did Edison and Swan invent that later inspired Christmas lights?
Electric light bulbs
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Which movie said this?
Elf
What animated character learns the true meaning of Christmas after being visited by ghosts?
Scrooge (from A Christmas Carol)
Who is Santa Claus also known as in the United States?
Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, or Father Christmas
What beverage is often called “holiday punch” and made with spices?
Eggnog
What type of tree is most commonly used as a Christmas tree?
Fir (e.g., Fraser fir, Douglas fir)
“Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more!” – Who says this in the movie?
The Grinch
In Elf, what are the four main food groups according to Buddy?
Candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup
Name any three of Santa’s original eight reindeer.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder/Donner, Blitzen
What evergreen plant was traditionally believed to ward off evil spirits during winter?
Holly
Before electric lights, what did people use to light Christmas trees?
Candles.
“Seeing isn’t believing. Believing is seeing.” – Who says this line?
Scott Calvin
In The Polar Express, what word is punched on the main character’s train ticket?
Believe
In some stories, Santa has a female reindeer. What is her name?
Clarice (Rudolph’s love interest in some versions)
What country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees?
Germany
What color were candy canes originally?
All white
Which line does Kevin McCallister use to scare the Wet Bandits into thinking there’s a gangster in the house?
“Keep the change, ya filthy animal!”
What year was the movie Home Alone released?
1990
In some early Christmas folklore, Santa’s sleigh was pulled by a different animal before reindeer were popularized. What animal was it?
A goat
What winter holiday celebration marks the shortest day of the year?
The Winter Solstice
The tradition of hanging stockings comes from which country?
Netherlands (based on the story of Saint Nicholas)
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” – Which character said this?
Ebenezer Scrooge (A Christmas Carol)