Christmas Movies
In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, which hotel does Kevin stay at?
The Plaza Hotel.
In Australia, Christmas occurs during spring. True/ False
False. Summer
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
Finish the phrase: Take a trip down______________
Candy Cane Lane with me.
What is the name of Santa’s wife?
Mrs. Claus.
How many ghosts appear in A Christmas Carol?
Four (Jacob Marley, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come).
Santa Claus is based on a real historical figure. True/ False
TRUE. ST. Nicholas
What drink is often associated with Christmas and contains eggs, cream, and sugar?
Eggnog
Finish the phrase: silent night, holy night___________
all is calm, all is bright.
According to tradition, how does Santa travel around the world on Christmas Eve?
In a sleigh pulled by reindeer.
In Home Alone 1, where were the McCallister family going when they left Kevin behind?
Paris
The tradition of hanging stockings comes from the Netherlands. True/ False
True – The practice is linked to Dutch traditions and Saint Nicholas.
Which traditional Christmas candy is often shaped like a shepherd’s crook?
Candy cane
Finish the phrase: Rudolph the red nose reindeer____________
had a very shiny nose
What animal is said to have helped deliver presents in Australia?
Kangaroo
In "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", what is the Grinch's plan to ruin Christmas?
He dresses as Santa and steals all the presents, decorations, and food from the Whos.
The first Christmas card was sent in 1843. True/ False
TRUE
What is the name of the snowman that comes to life in a Christmas song?
Frosty
Finish the phrase: This year to save me from tears I'll __________
give it to someone special
In what year did Coca-Cola first use Santa Claus in advertisements?
1968 1931 1945
1931
In The Christmas Chronicles, what do Kate and Teddy help Santa recover to save Christmas?
His magical hat and bag of presents.
The song Jingle Bells was the first song broadcasted from space. True/ False
True. (It was played during a NASA space mission in 1965.)
What kind of tree is typically used as a Christmas tree?
Evergreen
Finish the phrase: Hark now hear the angels sing _____________
A king was born today
In which European country do children leave their shoes out for St. Nicholas to fill with gifts?
The Netherlands.