Holiday Jeopardy

Holiday Characters

100

Known for his shiny red nose, this ninth reindeer guides Santa's sleigh 

Rudolf 

200

A Snowman that comes to life after the children place a magic hat on his head 

Frosty the Snowman 

300

This character originated in America in the 19th century, influenced by the Dutch legend of Sinterklaas

Santa Claus 

400

Half- demon, half- goat creature from Germanic folklore, that punishes children during Christmas 

Krampus 

500

This pin stripe suit wearing character has a plot to kidnap Santa Claus 

Jack Skellington 

Holiday Movies

100

This movie follows the adventures of the Pumpkin King in Christmas Town 

The Nightmare Before Christmas 

200

A child is forgotten at home during a holiday vacation, and must defend his house against two robbers 

Home Alone 

300

This beloved holiday movie follows the exploits of Ralphie Parker, whose dream gift is a Red Ryder air rifle 

A Christmas Story 

400

With help from his dog, this character plots to steal Christmas 

The Grinch 

500

A character travels to New York to in search of his father during the holiday season 

Elf 

Holiday Food

100

A sweet treat in the shape of a man 

Gingerbread Cookie 

200

A side dish made from cranberries and sugar- often has a jelly like consistency 

Cranberry Sauce 

300

Sweet, custard like beverage made from whipped egg whites 

Eggnog 

400

Hard, stick like candy with red and white stripes 

Candy Cane 

500

Chocolate Christmas Cake, otherwise known as Buche de Noel 

Yule Log Cake 

Holiday Songs

100

What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh

Jingle Bell Rock 

200

Oh, the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go

Let It Snow 

300

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own

All I Want for Christmas is You 

400

Let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
And we'll do some caroling

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree 

500

In my heart is a Christmas tree farm
Where the people would come
To dance under sparkling lights

Christmas Tree Farm 

Holidays Around the World

100

Celebrates the Birth of Jesus Christ 

Christmas 

200

Holiday lasts for eight nights, also known as the Festival of Lights 

Hanukkah 

300

Holiday means "first fruits" in Swahili 

Kwanzaa 

400

Nine Day holiday celebrated in Latin American culture- translates to "The Inns"

Las Pasodas 

500

Celebrates the Longest Night of the year- usually takes place around December 21 

Winter Solstice