Holiday Movies
Winter Traditions Around the World
Holiday Songs
Festive Fun Facts
Holiday Food & Drinks
100

What holiday movie features the line, “Keep the change, ya filthy animal”?

"Home Alone"

100

What is the name of the 8-day Jewish holiday celebrated in winter?

Hanukkah

100

Finish the lyric: “All I want for Christmas is…” TWO ways,

"You" and "My Two Front Teeth"

100

True or False: Canada is home to the town of Christmas Island.

TRUE...of course!

100

What holiday drink is made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks?

Eggnog.

200

Which movie features a green character trying to ruin Christmas? (Full title, please)

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

200

In Sweden, what animal is a symbol of Christmas, often made of straw?

The Yule Goat

200

What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?

White Christmas

200

Which country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?

Germany.  At first the tree was decorated only with apples, nuts and sweets; wax candles were added later.

200

What fruit is traditionally placed in Christmas stockings?

An orange

300

In "Elf", what are the four main food groups for elves?

Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup

300

Which country is known for celebrating “Las Posadas” during the holidays?

Mexico

300

Which song mentions roasting chestnuts on an open fire?

The Christmas Song, by Nat King Cole

300

What is Santa Claus called in France?

Père Noël

300

What drink is often served hot, made with red wine, sugar, and spices?

Mulled wine.

400

What’s the name of the main character in "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?

Jack Skellington

400

What holiday do many African Americans celebrate from December 26 to January 1?

Kwanzaa

400

In “Frosty the Snowman,” what item brings Frosty to life?

His old silk hat.

400

Which planet (other than Earth) experienced a recorded snowstorm in 2008?

Mars.  The Phoenix lander detected snow falling from clouds 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi) above its landing site.

400

What is traditionally hidden in a Christmas pudding?

A silver coin; since the 1300's, the finder is granted good luck! 


500

In "A Christmas Story", what gift does Ralphie want more than anything? (Be specific!)

A Red Ryder BB gun

500

In Japan, what unusual meal is often eaten on Christmas Day?

KFC

500

What Christmas song holds the Guinness World Record for being played the most in 24 hours?

Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You"

500

How many ghosts visit Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?  Identify them as well!

Four...First by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, and then by three spirits called the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.

500

What is the name of the German spiced cookie often shaped like stars?

Zimtsterne.