Christmas Movies
Holidays around the world
How much does it cost?
Holiday Songs
Winter
100
This Christmas clay-mation movie premiered in 1964
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
100
In Japan, what is a popular Christmas tradition?
Eating KFC
100
How much do Americans spend on Christmas annually?
$10 billion
$500 million
$750 trillion
$1 trillion
$1 trillion
100
This song, first written in 1949 and made popular in 1950 by Bing Crosby and the Andrew Sisters gives a tropical holiday greeting to the listener
Mele Kalikimaka
100
When it is winter in America, what season is it in China?
Also winter (it's in the northern hemisphere)
200
In "Christmas Vacation", Clark Griswold is upset about his Christmas bonus- what was it?
A one year subscription to the Jelly of the Month club
200
In Mexico/Latin America, what does Las Posadas (Dec 16-24) involve?
Processions reenacting Mary and Joseph's search for lodging
200
In the US, how much does the average Christmas tree cost?
$80-$100
200
Which of these songs frequently heard during the holiday season is actually about another holiday?
"Sleigh Ride"
"Over The River and Through the Wood"
"My Only Wish (This Year)"
"Deck the Halls"
"Over the River and Through the Wood"
200
When does winter officially start in the US?
December 21st
300
"Home Alone" (1990) stars which child actor as Kevin McAllister?
Macaulay Culkin
300
In what part of the world do people celebrate St. Lucia Day?
Scandinavia
300
In 2024, U.S. charities received approximately how much (with much of the volume concentrated in November-December)?
$102.3 million
$750 million
$13.7 billion
$592.5 billion
$592.5 billion
300
Finish the missing lyrics to “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”: “Later we'll have some ____ And we'll do some caroling”
Pumpkin pie
300
What is the greatest amount of snowfall ever recorded in one day in Illinois?
36 inches on Feb 28, 1900
400
In "Polar Express" (2004), what city does the train pick up the main boy?
Grand Rapids Michigan
400
When was the African-American festival of Kwanzaa first celebrated?
1966
400
Which electronic is the most popular Christmas gift this year?
Nintendo Switch 2
400
Who recorded a Christmas album with the Muppets?
John Denver
400
When is the winter solstice in Australia?
June 21
500
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In "The Santa Clause" (1994), where do Scott and Charlie go after Scott burns the Christmas Eve turkey?
Denny's
500
In India, which city has a historic Jewish community that celebrates Hanukkah with traditional fried foods?
Mumbai
500
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How much does the Rockefeller Christmas tree cost annually? (just the tree)
It is donated by a homeowner!
500
What is the highest grossing Christmas song of all time?
Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" with over 50 million copies sold
500
What is the predicted total amount of snowfall for Illinois for 2025?
32-38 inches