Movies
In Home Alone 2, what New York hotel does Kevin stay at?
The Plaza
What popular Christmas decoration was originally made from real silver?
Tinsel
Which Christmas song was banned by the BBC during World War II for being too sentimental?
I’ll be home for Christmas
In Central European folklore, who punishes naughty children at Christmas, often appearing alongside Saint Nicholas?
Krampus
What fast food franchise is the #1 choice for Japanese people on Christmas Day?
KFC
In The Polar Express, which actor voices several major characters, including the Conductor, the Hobo, and Santa Claus?
Tom Hanks
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
This is the opening line of what song “We three kings of Orient are bearing gifts we traverse afar, Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star"
We three kings
According to English folklore, what magical plant is said to bring good luck and romance if you stand under it at Christmas?
Miseltoe
Which European country brought the tradition of Sinterklaas, the early version of Santa Claus, to America?
The Netherlands
In Christmas with the Cranks, what vacation do Luther and Nora plan instead of celebrating Christmas?
A Caribbean Cruise
What is the official mailing address for Santa Claus in Canada?
North Pole, Ontario
Finish the lyric “Gone away is the bluebird. Here to stay is a new bird. He sings a love song as we go along (Ooh)
Walking in a _____ ______”
Winter Wonderland
According to legend, how did Saint Nicholas secretly help three poor sisters avoid a life of hardship?
He dropped bags of gold through their windows
In Iceland, who are the mischievous visitors that come before Christmas?
Yule Lads
How long did it take for Jim Carrey to get into full Grinch makeup for filming How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)?
4-5 hours EACH time
Which reindeer is missing “Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, ______, and Blitzen.”
What popular Christmas song released in the 80s did not reach the top charts until 2021
Wham’s: Last Christmas
In German folklore, what does Krampus carry to scare or punish naughty children?
A bundle of sticks
In Italy, which witch-like figure delivers presents to children on Epiphany (January 6) instead of Santa Claus?
La Befana
In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what disastrous event happens when Clark tries to decorate the house with Christmas lights?
Power outage and blows fuses for the whole neighborhood
During World War I, what famous Christmas event occurred between opposing soldiers in 1914?
The Christmas Truce
Which popular Christmas song/hymn was featured in Shrek (1)?
Hallelujah
According to Canadian Indigenous legend, who are the mischievous but protective creatures who leave small gifts or warnings for children who are good, and pranks for those who misbehave?
Frost folk
In Venezuela, what unusual activity do people traditionally do to get to early morning Christmas Mass during the holiday season?
Roller-skate