Pop Culture
One of the hottest toys of the late ’90s was plush, red, and laughing.
Who is Tickle Me Elmo.
This 1990 Christmas movie features a young boy named Kevin who must defend his house from burglars.
What is Home Alone?
This jolly figure with a white beard and a red suit is known for delivering presents on Christmas Eve.
Who is Santa Claus?
This plant, often hung above doorways, is known for its tradition of a kiss when two people meet underneath it.
What is mistletoe?
This is Canada’s official winter sport.
What is hockey?
It was party time with the introduction of these plastic storage containers.
What is Tupperware?
This line, "May the Force be with you," is synonymous with this 1977 blockbuster sci-fi film.
What is Star Wars?
This reindeer, known for its bright red nose, leads Santa’s sleigh through foggy weather.
Who is Rudolph?
These red and white striped candies are commonly seen hanging on Christmas trees and are shaped like a shepherd’s crook.
What is a candy cane?
This musician, originally from Ontario, is famous for his hits such as "Summer of '69" and "Heaven."
Who is Bryan Adams?
This pop singer's album 1989 marked her full transition from country to pop music and includes hits like "Shake It Off."
Who is Taylor Swift?
Moviegoers were snack-shamed for chewing popcorn too loudly during this mostly silent film directed by John Krasinski.
What is A Quiet Place?
This fictional character, created by Dr. Seuss, attempts to steal Christmas but ultimately learns the true meaning of the holiday.
Who is The Grinch?
This holiday symbol is lit during Hanukkah and its nine branches represent the 8 days of the festival plus the helper candle known as the Shamash.
What is Menorah?
This national park in the Canadian Rockies is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
What is Banff National Park?
This 1980s pop icon, known for her "Material Girl" persona, released the controversial album Like a Prayer in 1989.
Who is Madonna?
This 1942 film, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, is famous for the line "Here's looking at you, kid."
What is Casablanca?
This magical being is often depicted as a young girl who brings presents to children in Spain and Latin America arriving on Jan 5th.
Who is La Befana?
This symbol of peace and goodwill, often seen in wreaths or as a decoration on Christmas trees, represents a dove carrying an olive branch.
What is a dove?
This prime minister of Canada, known for his charismatic leadership, served from 1968 to 1979.
Who is Pierre Trudeau?
This 1980s action figure line, created by Hasbro, was initially launched with 3.75-inch figures and became known for its elaborate storyline featuring characters like Bumblebee.
What are Transformers?
This 1988 action movie, set during Christmas, stars NYPD police officer John McClane who must stop terrorists from taking over a L.A. skyscraper
What is Die Hard?
This Christmas figure, originally based on European folklore, punishes naughty children and is often seen as the counterpart to Santa.
Who is Krampus?
This plant, native to Mexico, is known for its vibrant red and green leaves and is a popular Christmas decoration.
What is poinsettia?
This famous Canadian Christmas song, sung by Anne Murray, became an international hit and is a staple during the holiday season.
What is “Snowbird”?