Songs
Who's nipping at your nose by the roasting chestnuts?
Jack Frost
This movie follows George Bailey through a "what if" plot
It's a Wonderful Life
We can thank the Germans for the tradition of gingerbread houses thanks to this classic story
Hansel and Gretel
Yule is a Pagan holiday that celebrates the longest night of the year, also known as ______
The Solstice
This pudding is not pudding - but bring us some for the holidays in the UK!
Figgy Pudding
Where are we rockin' around the Christmas tree?
At the Christmas party hop!
Finish this movie quote: "Buddy the Elf, _____ ____ ________ _____?"
What's your favorite color
Santa/St. Nick is often depicted in red because of what brand
Coca Cola
This commonly used plant around the holidays symbolizes fertility
Mistletoe
In this country, it is a tradition to have KFC on Christmas Eve
Japan
Name all 9 of Santa's Reindeer
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph
A Charlie Brown Christmas was first aired in this decade
1960s
Dec 9, 1965 (60 years ago today!)
This tradition began in 2005 to help keep children well-behaved before the holidays (and to report back to the big boss)
Elf on the Shelf
Pine trees were decorated/made into wreaths because they symbolize this reason for celebration
Evergreen - resilience through winter - coming of the light - hope
The Feast of Seven Fishes holiday meal comes from this European country
Italy
The Nutcracker Ballet music was written by this composer
Tchaikovsky
This fictional Christmas special is about this band from the 70s saving Santa
Bonus - What show the special appears on -
KISS Saves Santa
Family Guy
The first Christmas Tree lot was opened in the US in this century
1800s / 19th century
1851
Besides Christmas, name 2 Christian holidays directly appropriated from the Pagans (bonus if you give the Pagan festival name)
Easter (Ostara)
May Day (Beltane)
People from Sweden usually have this pickled fish for holiday celebrations
Herring
In the 12 days of Christmas, how many pipers are piping?
11
Finish the quote AND guess the movie!
"Why's the carpet all wet, Todd?"
"_ ____ ____ _____!"
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
I Don't Know, Margo!
Christmas became a federal holiday in the US in this year / decade / century (point for each)
1870
This ancient Roman festival celebrated the god of agriculture via hedonist, weeks long partying before Pagan traditions
Saturnalia
People from this country often celebrate with barbeque and grilled meat for Christmas