Holiday Films
In this 1990 film, a young boy defends his home from burglars using booby traps.
Home Alone
Finish the lyric: "Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so ___."
delightful
This Jewish holiday, celebrated in December, lasts for eight days and involves lighting a menorah.
Hanukkah
This social class held land granted by a lord in exchange for military service during the Middle Ages.
vassal
This emperor is known for his ambitious rebuilding project, including the Hagia Sophia.
Justinian I
This was the highest-ranking class in Feudal Japan, responsible for military leadership and governance.
daimyos
In "The Polar Express," what is the magical item the boy receives from Santa Claus?
Sleigh Bells
What Christmas carol asks, "Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la"?
Deck the Halls
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Germany
This code of conduct governed the behavior of knights and emphasized bravery, loyalty, and respect for women and the weak.
chivalry
This code of laws became the basis for legal systems in many European countries.
Justinian Code
The samurai followed a strict code of honor, loyalty, and discipline known as this.
bushido
Which holiday movie features the famous line, "You'll shoot your eye out!"?
A Christmas Story
Who sings the holiday hit "Last Christmas"?
Wham!
What do people typically eat during Kwanzaa to symbolize community and sharing?
a communal feast or Karamu
This group, made up mostly of farmers, worked the land in the feudal system, often bound to it by law.
serfs
The fall of this city in 1453 marked the end of the Byzantine Empire.
Constantinople
This group of people in Feudal Japan worked the land and were bound to it, similar to European serfs.
peasants
In "Elf," what are the four main food groups according to Buddy the Elf?
candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
This holiday classic, originally written in 1941, was made famous by Bing Crosby.
White Christmas
In Japan, eating this fast food on Christmas has become a popular tradition.
KFC
This was the main purpose of the knight's role during the Middle Ages, especially in battles for land and territory.
military service
This influential empress, wife of Emperor Justinian, played a key role in the politics and defense of the Byzantine Empire, even helping to suppress the Nika Revolt.
Theodora
The samurai were often employed by this ruling class, who held the real power in Japan, especially during the Edo period.
shoguns
Which classic holiday movie involves George Bailey discovering what life would be like if he had never been born?
It's a Wonderful Life
The song "Do They Know It’s Christmas?" was recorded in 1984 to raise money for famine relief in which continent?
This Mexican holiday tradition involves reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter.
Las Posadas
This event in 1066 changed the course of English history, bringing in the Normans and impacting feudalism.
Battle of Hastings
This split in 1054 caused the division between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.
Great Schism
Japan is made up of a series of islands, collectively known as this geographical feature.
archipelago