Holiday Movies
In Home Alone, the McCallister's leave Kevin behind while traveling to this city for the holidays.
Paris
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…” is the opening line of this classic.
The Christmas Song
Latkes, often eaten during Hanukkah, are typically made from this main ingredient.
Potatoes (fried in oil).
This Jewish holiday lasts eight nights and features lighting a menorah.
Hanukkah
Write a one-line holiday slogan for our team
Any upbeat rhyme or pun (e.g., “Snow much collaboration!”)
In Elf, Buddy says the best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear. What are his 4 main food groups?
Candy
Candy Corn
Candy Canes
& Syrup
Mariah Carey’s perennial holiday hit released in 1994.
"All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
This creamy holiday drink is usually made with milk/cream, eggs, sugar, and nutmeg—sometimes spiked.
Eggnog
This Mexican tradition reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter over nine nights, Dec 16–24.
Las Posadas
Our team’s holiday mascot is a mash-up of two characters. Name them and the superpower.
Any funny combo (e.g., “Frosty + Project Manager = deadlines that never melt”)
In A Christmas Story, Ralphie desperately wants a Red Ryder BB Gun. What does his Aunt Clara get him?
The infamous pink bunny suit.
Follow up question what does his dad say he looks like in that suit? (Just for laughs no additional points)
“We won’t go until we get some” refers to this dessert in We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
Figgy pudding
This tall, airy Christmas bread from Milan is studded with candied fruit and raisins.
Panettone
Celebrated on December 13 in Sweden, this day features candlelit processions honoring a saint of light.
St. Lucia Day (Luciadagen)
You’re planning the team potluck. Pitch a playful dish name and what’s in it.
Any creative, edible idea (e.g., “Stakeholder Stuffing—bread, herbs, and a dash of alignment”).
This 1988 action movie set during an office holiday party sparked the “Is it a Christmas movie?” debate.
Die Hard
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, what is given on day 4?
4 calling birds!
(Did you have to sing the song to get there?)
The “Feast of the Seven Fishes” is a Christmas Eve tradition associated with this heritage.
Italian-American
Kwanzaa runs December 26–January 1 and centers on seven principles known as this.
Nguzo Saba
Turn a common meeting phrase into a festive carol lyric.
Any clever rewrite (e.g., “Circle back bells, circle back bells, circle all the way!”).
In The Polar Express, the train’s destination is the home of Santa Claus (at the North Pole). What do the kids get served on the train?
Hot Chocolate!
Traditionally sung on New Year’s Eve.
Auld Lang Syne
These jelly-filled doughnuts are a popular Hanukkah treat in Israel.
Sufganiyot.
Chicago’s Christkindlmarket is inspired by the famous market in this German city.
Nuremberg (Christkindlesmarkt)
Give a 10-second “holiday awards” speech: Who gets ‘Most Spirited’ and why?
Any positive recognition with a fun reason.