Christmas Movies
In Elf, Buddy travels to this city to find his real father.
What is New York City?
The song "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" was originally recorded by this teen singer at just 13 years old.
Who is Brenda Lee?
Many families in the U.S. leave these out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
What are cookies and milk?
This sweet, striped candy is one of the most iconic Christmas treats in the US.
What is a candy cane?
In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, this character is the official leader of Santa's sleigh team - even though Rudolph becomes the most famous.
Who is Donner?
In The Grinch, the Grinch's dog Max is forced to pull the sleigh with this tied to his head.
What is an antler?
This traditional Christmas carol is also the name of a famous ballet by Tchaikovsky.
What is "The Nutcracker"?
A growing U.S. tradition involves hiding this small, posable toy around the house each night to surprise children, sometimes with pranks.
What is the Elf on the Shelf?
This creamy holiday drink is made from milk, sugar, eggs, and spices - and often spiked for adults.
What is egg nog?
In Home Alone, this elderly neighbor is feared by Kevin at first, but later becomes a friend.
Who is Old Man Marley?
In The Polar Express, the train's mysterious ticket-punching conductor is voiced by this actor - who also plays multiple other characters in the film.
Who is Tom Hanks?
This musician's version of "White Christmas" remains one of the best-selling singles of all time.
Who is Bing Crosby?
Many American households display a decorated evergreen tree - real or artificial - a tradition widely popularized in the U.S. during the 19th century by immigrants from this country.
What is Germany?
Gingerbread houses became popular in America thanks to the fairy tale featuring this brother-and-sister duo.
Who are Hansel and Gretel?
Who is the Hobo?
This 1947 film won an Academy Award for its depiction of a department store Santa who insists he is the real Kris Kringle.
What is Miracle on 34th Street?
This Christmas pop duet, originally released in 1984, was recorded by the charity supergroup Band Aid to raise money for famine relief.
What is "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
Families hide a small ornament shaped like this vegetable on their Christmas tree, with the first child to find it receiving a small prize.
What is a pickle?
Although often associated with Britain, this dense dessert became popular in parts of the US due to 19th century immigrants - it's steamed, not baked, takes weeks to age, and is traditionally served with a hard sauce.
What is plum pudding?
In A Christmas Carol, this spirit first appears as a glowing figure and takes Scrooge back to moments from his own past.
Who is the Ghost of Christmas Past?
In A Christmas Story, Ralphie's father wins a mysterious "major award", later revealed to be modeled after a real art deco lamp style from what European country?
What is Italy?
This Christmas duet was originally written for the film Meet Me in St. Louis, where Judy Garland performed it.
What is "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"?
What is the Winter Solstice?
This spiced holiday beverage, often served warm at Christmas parties, traditionally contains cinnamon, citrus, and cloves, and its name comes from the old English word meaning "to heat or warm".
What is wassail?
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, this antagonist runs the underground lair filled with traps and dice.
Who is Oogie Boogie?