Holiday Movies
Folklore
Festive Songs
Traditions
Winter Potpourri
100

"You'll shoot your eye out!" is the reason everyone tells Ralphie he cannot get a BB gun in this Holiday classic movie. 

What is "A Christmas Story"? 

100

Per the History channel, this yummy offering to Santa was first adopted in the US in the 30s as a reminder to be thankful and to give back for presents received. 

What are cookies and milk? 

100

Elvis had this color of Christmas. 

What is Blue? 

100

Meet me under this holiday plant for a smooch! 

What is Mistletoe?

200

This is the name of the Grinch's loyal pooch. 

Who is Max? 

200
This beastly visitor is one no child wants to see the night before St. Nicholas's Feast 12/5.  

Who/What is Krampus?

200

Adam Sandler wrote this song for all the kids celebrating their Jewish faith. 

The Hanukah Song. 

200

These are typically eaten in the Southern US on New Years to bring in good luck. Will.I.Am and Fergie not included. 

What are black eyed peas? 

200

Your candles in your Kinara candle holder for Kwanzaa should be these three colors. 

What are green, red and black? 

300

Will Ferrell plays this character, a human raised by elves on a mission to get his dad off the naughty list. 

Who is Buddy the Elf? 

300

European legend has it, this Christmas tree decoration was started by spiders decorating a tree with their webs which made the tree shine in the morning light. 

What is tinsel? 

300

2024's viral zoo pal, Moo Deng would be a perfect gift for the singer of this Christmas Song. 

What is "I want a Hippo for Christmas"? 

300

You don't need to be an architect to construct one of these tasty buildings. 

What is a Gingerbread House? 

400

Often debated, this Bruce Willis "Christmas" movie is a favorite among Action fans. 

What is Die Hard? 

400

Dill, Kosher or Bread and Butter, this green tradition is attributed to Germans, but the true origins are unknown. 

What is the Christmas Pickle Tree Ornament? 

400

This sleighing song was actually written as a Thanksgiving song but is more traditionally sung during Christmas. 

What is Jingle Bells? 

400
This is the Yiddish word for the money given to children during Hanukkah. 

What is Gelt? 

400

This holiday celebrates the longest night of the year each Winter Solstice typically with long burning bonfires or logs. 

What is Yule? 

500

The real names of the Wet Bandits, Kevin, terrorized in Home Alone. 

Who are the Marv and Harry? 

500

Best give your loved ones new clothes before Christmas Eve, otherwise this Icelandic Feline will be outside your house. 

What is The Yule Cat, or Icelandic Jólakötturinn, 

500

This traditional Scottish song is typically sung right after the ball drops on New Years. 

What is Auld Lang Syne?

500

This town known for being the Sweetest Place on Earth drops a chocolate kiss on New Years Eve to replace the traditional ball. 

What is Hershey Pennsylvania?

500

This holiday gets its name from a Swahili phrase, translating to "first fruits",

What is Kwanzaa? (Phrase: matunda ya kwanza)