HOLIDAY FILMS
AROUND THE WORLD
THE FIRST CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS DINNER
STARTS WITH “M”
100

Will Ferrell stars as a human raised by elves who travels to New York City to find his real father.

What is Elf?

100

In this country, children leave out shoes for St. Nicholas to fill with treats.

What is Germany?

100

This gift, along with gold and myrrh, was brought to baby Jesus by the Wise Men.

What is frankincense?

100

This bird is the most common centerpiece of a traditional Christmas meal.

What is turkey?

100

This figure is known as the mother of Jesus.

Who is Mary?

200

What Christmas movie includes the line, “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings”?

What is It's a Wonderful Life?

200

This country celebrates Christmas in the summer, often with barbecues at the beach.

What is the Australia?

200

The angels who announced Jesus’ birth appeared to these workers, a surprising audience given their low social status at the time.

Who are shepherds?

200

These small, spiced cookies are often baked in the shape of people.

What are gingerbread cookies?

200

These sweet treats are often hung on trees, used in hot cocoa, or used in holiday treats.

What are marshmallows?

300

In Home Alone, what city is Kevin’s family flying to when they accidentally leave him behind?

What is Paris?

300

In this country, people celebrate Christmas with a giant fried chicken feast.

What is Japan?

300

This Roman ruler ordered a census that caused Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem.

Who is Caesar Augustus?

300

This sweet dessert is often shaped like a log and served at Christmas.

What is yule log?

300

This Christmas beverage is often served warm and spiced.

What is mulled wine?

400

In The Santa Clause, what happens to Scott Calvin that causes him to become Santa?

What is causes Santa to fall off the roof?

400

Instead of Santa Claus, children in this country often receive gifts from La Befana, a friendly witch.

What is Italy?

400

These two books of the Bible include the Nativity story and genealogy of Jesus.

What is the Book of Matthew and Luke?

400

This roasted bird, traditionally stuffed with chestnuts, is commonly served in parts of France at Christmas.

What is goose?

400

This rare Christmas hymn, traditionally sung in Latin and meaning “Mother of Christ,” is still performed in some European churches on Christmas Eve.

What is Mater Christi?

500

This British holiday film weaves together multiple love stories during the Christmas season.

What is Love Actually?

500

This country is where St. Nicholas traditions began.

What is the Netherlands?

500

This Old Testament book foretold that a ruler of Israel would come from Bethlehem.

What is the Book of Micah?

500

These small, sweet breads filled with dried fruit are popular Christmas desserts in Italy and Germany.

What are panettone or stollen?

500

In A Christmas Carol, this name starting with “M” describes the ghost who warns Scrooge of his fate and appears bound in chains.

Who is Marley?