Classic Christmas Movies
In Frosty the Snowman, what item brings Frosty to life?
A magical silk hat
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” what gift is given on the seventh day?
Seven swans a swimming
In Germany and Austria, children open small doors each day on what item to count down to Christmas?
An Advent calendar
What reindeer was added to Santa’s team later and is famous for his glowing red nose?
Rudolph
What was the name of the king who ordered the massacre of Bethlehem’s male infants?
In The Polar Express, what is the first gift of Christmas?
A bell from Santa's sleigh
Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving and only later became associated with Christmas?
Jingle Bells
In Australia, Christmas falls during what season?
Summer
Which reindeer’s name means “thunder” in Dutch and German?
Donner (or Donder)
According to the Bible, what was the profession of the men who first visited Jesus in the fields?
Shepherds
In Elf, what is the name of the department store where Buddy causes a Christmas mishap with Santa Claus?
Gimbels
What Christmas song holds the record for the best-selling single of all time?
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
In what country does Santa Claus go by the name “Father Christmas”?
United Kingdom
Which U.S. state officially claims to be Santa Claus’s hometown, complete with a Santa Claus-themed post office?
Indiana (Santa Claus, Indiana)
What is the feast that is celebrated twelve days after Christmas, honors the visit of the Magi bearing gifts for the Christ child commonly referred to?
Epiphany (or Three Kings Day)
In It’s a Wonderful Life, what is the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel?
Clarence
The song “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” was originally banned by which group for being inappropriate?
The Catholic Church
In the United Kingdom, pulling what paper item at Christmas dinner reveals a paper crown and a joke?
A Christmas cracker
Which brand famously helped popularize the modern image of Santa Claus through annual Christmas ads starting in the 1930s?
Coca-Cola
The Magi brought three gifts. Which of these was traditionally considered a symbol of Jesus’ future suffering?
Myrrh
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters traveling when they forget Kevin?
Paris
In the song “Winter Wonderland,” what is the name of the character “we” build out of snow?
Parson Brown
In Sweden, many families tune in on Christmas Eve to watch an annual TV broadcast featuring what classic Disney character?
Donald Duck
According to folklore, what magical ability allows Santa’s reindeer to fly?
Christmas magic or Santa’s magic dust
According to the Gospel of Luke, which prophetess recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was presented at the temple?
Anna