CHRISTMAS MOVIES
In Home Alone, where is the McCallister family traveling when Kevin is left behind?
Paris
Finish the lyric: “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the ___.”
Way
What plant is traditionally hung in doorways at Christmas?
Mistletoe
In what modern-day country did St. Nicholas originate?
Turkey
What color is Santa’s traditional suit?
Red
In Elf, what food combination does Buddy add to spaghetti?
Candy, syrup, marshmallows (any two acceptable)
Who sang All I Want for Christmas Is You?
Mariah Carey
What holiday drink is also known as milk punch?
Eggnog
Which country celebrates Christmas with a giant straw goat?
Sweden
What historical figure is Santa Claus based on?
St Nicholas
In The Santa Clause, what causes Scott Calvin to become Santa?
Falls off the roof
Which song begins with “You better watch out…”?
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Which country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
What almond-and-honey Christmas treat is popular in Spain?
Turrón
What mode of transportation did St. Nicholas use in early European folklore before the flying sleigh became popular?
Horse
Which actor plays Clark Griswold in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
Chevy Chase
What Christmas song mentions figgy pudding?
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh including Rudolph?
9
In which country is KFC a popular Christmas meal?
Japan
Which 1930s advertising campaign helped establish Santa’s modern red-and-white image?
Coca-cola
In It’s a Wonderful Life, what angel earns his wings?
Clarence
What Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
What spice, once more valuable than gold, became a staple flavor in early Christmas baking?
Nutmeg
In Ukraine, what decoration is placed on Christmas trees for good luck?
Spider webs
What Scandinavian figure from Norse mythology influenced early European legends of Santa by traveling the skies and rewarding followers?
Oden