Movies and Songs
What city was Kevin McCallister’s family traveling to for the holidays in the hit movie, Home Alone?
Paris, France
Santa Claus goes by what name in Germany?
Kris Kringle
According to a 2020, what is the most popular Christmas cookie?
Chocolate chip (followed by sugar, fudge and brownie cookies)
In German households, this item is hidden in the tree as a Christmas tradition.
Pickle
After Jacob Marley, name the three ghosts that visit Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve
The spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future
In the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song, how many French hens does the true love give?
Three
Are Santas reindeer male or female?
Female. (Male reindeer lose their antlers in November, while female reindeer keep their antlers through the winter. Most depictions of Santa’s reindeer show antlers, which means they are female)
What holiday drink is also called “milk punch”?
Eggnog
Which New York City theater do the Rockettes perform at?
Radio City Music Hall
Who invented Christmas lights?
Thomas Edison
In the movie Elf, what condiment does Buddy put on everything?
Syrup
According to the Bible, what did the three wise men bring Baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
What beverage company has used Santa Claus in its Christmas marketing since 1931?
Coca-Cola
What mythical figure punishes naughty children in central Europe?
Krampus
in 1960, Lou Monte, recorded a novelty Christmas song about this Italian domesticated hoofed mammal. What is the name of the song?
Dominick the Donkey
In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what does Clark want to buy with his bonus?
A swimming pool
How many reindeer does Santa Claus have? What are all of their names?
Nine (Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph)
Which province produces the most amount of cranberries annually?
Quebec
What country did candy canes originate from?
Cologne, Germany
Which Russian composer penned the score for the ballet “The Nutcracker” between 1891 and 1892 ?
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
“You smell like beef and cheese. You don’t smell like Santa,” is a quote from what holiday movie?
“Elf”
Which two of Santa’s reindeer names come from weather phenomena?
Donner (thunder) and Blitzen (lightning)
Referenced in a popular holiday song, this traditional Christmas dessert recipe includes figs, walnuts, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Figgy pudding
What franchise is the common fast food meal for Christmas dinner in Japan?
KFC
What year did the film It’s a Wonderful Life come out?
1946