Holiday Jeopardy!

Christmas Movies

100

What movie released in 1993 can be seen as a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie? 

"The Nightmare Before Christmas"

200

Where did Buddy the Elf mistakenly land a job in the move "Elf"?

Gimbel's 

300

How many roles does Tom Hanks play in the movie "The Polar Express"?

6- Conductor, Hero Boy, Father, Hobo, Scrooge, and Santa Claus. 

400

What Christmas Classic cemented as one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time was a box office flop when it was released?

"It's a Wonderful Life"- didn't become popular until 1974 when it began getting aired on television networks.

500

In the holiday favorite "A Christmas Story" what is the name of the neighbors whose dogs ate the Christmas turkey? 

The Bumpuses 

Holiday Traditions

100

In what decade did "ugly christmas sweaters" become popular?

1980's

200

What country started the tradition of hanging stockings? 

Lycia- or modern-day Turkey 

300

How long ago does the advent calendar tradition date back to?  

19th century

400

For what culture is it a tradition for 3.6 million families to treat themselves to Kentucky Fried Chicken for Christmastime?

Japanese

500

Why did Americans to start the tradition to leave milk and cookies for Santa Claus?

During the Great Depression parents wanted to encourage children to keep their charitable spirit alive in face of financial hardship.

Christmas Music Hits

100

Released in 1994 by "the queen of Christmas". 

All I Want for Christmas is You- by Mariah Carey 

200

What does Alvin the Chipmunk want in "The Chipmunk Song"?

"Me, I want a hula hoop!"

300

What word is used for "family" in the song, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"?

Kin

400

In the song, "Mr. Grinch", what is his brain full of? 

Black Spiders

500

What activity inspired the song "Jingle Bells"?

A town-wide sled race

General Holiday

100

What brings Frosty the Snowman to life? 

A magical hat

200

Who wrote it? "Christmas doesn't come from a store, maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more."

Dr. Seuss

300

What is the name of the potato pancake that is traditionally prepared to celebrate Hanukkah? 

Latke

400

What holiday in December is known for its celebration of the winter solstice?

Yule

500

What is the original name of "Twas the Night Before Christmas"?

"A Visit from St. Nicholas" 

Food

100

Which fairy tale helped inspire gingerbread houses? 

Hansel and Gretel-published in 1812

200

Which food danced in children's heads in the poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas?"

sugar plums

300

What is another name for Christmas Pudding?

Figgy Pudding 

400

In which country does the popular holiday drink eggnog originate? 

England

500

What are the four main food groups for Buddy the Elf? 

Candy, candy canes, candy corn, and SYRUP!