Christmas Cinema
Finish the line from How the Grinch Stole Christmas: “It came without packages, boxes or _.”
“It came without packages, boxes or bows.”
Buddy the Elf sticks to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and ___.
Candy, Candy Canes, Candy Corns & Syrup were the 4 main food groups in Elf.
According to the song, what to do you “deck the halls” with?
boughs of holly
Finish the lyrics from Silent Night: “holy night, all is calm, all is _____.”
“Holy night, all is calm, all is bright.”
What fruit is traditionally placed inside a Christmas stocking?
An orange
In ‘A Christmas Story’, what gift does Ralphie receive from his aunt?
A pink bunny suite
What kind of pudding is mentioned in the song “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”?
Figgy Pudding
What Christmas decoration was originally made from silver?
Tinsel
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
Frosty comes to life when an old silk hat, described as having magic, is placed on his head.
What are two popular names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle and Saint Nick
What is the nickname of the burglars who try to break into the McCallisters’ home?
The "Wet Bandits"
What traditional dessert is a sweet bread baked with fruits and nuts and served at feasts?
Fruitcake
Approximately how many real Christmas trees are sold in the US each year?
Approximately 25-30 million
What’s the German name for the English song, “O Christmas Tree”?
“O Tannenbaum”
In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey
How many lights were on the Griswold’s house in Christmas Vacation?
Approximately 25,000
What dessert is named after the ancient winter solstice custom of burning a log?
the Yule Log Cake - The cake is typically a rolled sponge cake filled with buttercream or chocolate, covered in chocolate ganache, and decorated to resemble a log with bark-like textures and woodland accents such as marzipan mushrooms and crushed pistachios.
The poinsettia, a popular Christmas flower, is native to ______ and was introduced to the United States in the 1820s.
Mexico
What well-know Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space?
Jingle Bells
Three of Santa’s reindeer’s names begin with the letter “D.” What are those names?
Dancer, Dasher and Donner
In "It's a Wonderful Life," what did George Bailey say to the crowd at the Savings and Loan when there was a run on the bank?
He highlighted that Potter was not selling but buying, taking advantage of the panic to acquire assets at a discount.
What is figgy pudding?
Figgy pudding is a traditional British Christmas dessert with origins in medieval cuisine, historically made with figs, dried fruits, spices, and alcohol, though modern versions often contain no actual figs.
What Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
Which Christmas song holds the record as the best-selling single of all time?
“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby - Not only is it the best-selling Christmas song of all time, but it’s also the best-selling single overall, with an estimated 50 million copies sold.
What much-reviled Christmas candy has a long history, dating back to the 17th century?
Candy Corn