Christmas Movies
In the movie Home Alone, what city does the McCallister family visit for Christmas?
Paris
What type of tree is traditionally decorated for Christmas?
Evergreen
Finish the lyric: “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the ___.”
Way
Whose birthday is celebrated on Christmas?
Jesus Christ
What country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees?
Germany
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Max
What plant is commonly hung in doorways during Christmas to encourage people to kiss?
Mistletoe
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
What Roman holiday inspired many Christmas traditions, including decorating with greenery?
Saturnalia
In Japan, what fast food restaurant is a popular choice for Christmas dinner?
KFC
In Elf, what are the four main food groups according to Buddy?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
What is hidden inside a traditional Christmas pudding?
A coin
What song repeats the lyrics, “On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me”?
The Twelve Days of Christmas
In what year did Christmas become a federal holiday in the United States?
1870
What do people in Venezuela do on Christmas morning in the capital city, Caracas?
Roller skate to church
What 1946 classic Christmas movie features the line “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings”?
It’s a Wonderful Life
In the United States, what is the most popular day to put up a Christmas tree?
The weekend after Thanksgiving
What Christmas song contains the lyrics, “Through the years we all will be together, if the fates allow”?
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Who is credited with popularizing the modern image of Santa Claus in Coca-Cola advertisements?
Haddon Sundblom
In Mexico, what is the name of the nine-day celebration leading up to Christmas?
Las Posadas
In The Polar Express, what gift does the boy receive from Santa?
A silver bell
What does the word “advent” mean in relation to Christmas?
Coming or arrival
Which Christmas song’s title is also the postal abbreviation for a U.S. state?
Feliz Navidad
What Christian saint is Santa Claus based on?
Saint Nicholas
What is the name of the traditional Italian Christmas cake?
Panettone