Holiday Party Jeopardy

Holiday Movies

100

What Christmas song has appeared the most in movies, according to its IMDB credits?

Jingle Bells

200

In Elf, what is considered the first rule of The Code of Elves?

Treat every day like it’s Christmas

300

What are the names of the neighbors in Christmas Vacation?

Todd and Margo Chester

400

“I made my family disappear.” - which movie did this quote come from?

Home Alone

500

Who is put on trial in Miracle on 34th Street?

Santa Claus 

Holiday Potpourri

100

Which fairy tale is the gingerbread house Christmas tradition inspired by?

Hansel and Gretel

200

What is the traditional Christmas decoration that is less known for being a parasitic plant?

Mistletoe

300

Do more Americans get real or artificial trees?

Artificial

400

What were Frosty the Snowman’s first words?

“Happy birthday!”

500

When did Coca-Cola start featuring Santa Claus in their holiday ads?

1931

HolidaySongs

100

What song tells the story of a snowman brought to life?

“Frosty the Snowman”

200

One foggy Christmas Eve, what did Santa ask Rudolph to do?

Guide his sleigh tonight.

300

In “The 12-days of Christmas” song, which gift was given on the 5th day?

Five golden rings

400

What brings Frosty the Snowman to life? (3 words)

Old silk hat

500

“Deck the Halls” is a traditional Christmas carol that dates back to which century?

16th century

World Celebrations

100

Which country celebrates Boxing Day the day after Christmas?

Great Britain and some Commonwealth countries, particularly Australia, Canada, and New Zealand

200

This is the number of days Hanukkah is celebrated

eight

300

What is the name of the holiday celebrated in China during December/January?

Winter Solstice

400

What is the Hindu "festival of lights" called?

Diwali  

500

What is the name of the ring-shaped cake with a small doll inside (traditionally eaten on January 6th in Mexico)?

Rosca de Reyes

Root vegetables

100

Name 3 types of winter squash

Acorn, butternut, pumpkin, etc.

200

Which root veggies can be found in golden colors and red colors -- as well as red and white stripes?

Beets

300

Of the traditional root vegetables, name one which isn't a root?

Onion or garlic 

400

In Portugal, which root veggie is made into a jam and considered a specialty.

Carrot

500

Supposedly, the Delphic Oracle told Apollo that (which root veggie) is worth its weight in gold?

horseradish