Christmas Movies
This 2003 film stars Will Ferrell as a human raised by elves.
What is Elf?
This plant, often hung in doorways, is said to bring good luck—or a kiss.
What is mistletoe?
Mariah Carey says she doesn’t want “this” for Christmas—she just wants you.
What is 'a lot'?
This U.S. state was the first to officially recognize Christmas as a holiday, in 1836.
What is Alabama?
This spicy cookie is often shaped like little people.
What is a gingerbread cookie?
In Home Alone, the McCallisters are headed to this European city for Christmas vacation.
What is Paris?
The tradition of leaving out these two things for Santa dates back to the 1930s in America.
What are milk and cookies?
What luxury item does the singer ask for in Santa Baby?
What is a convertible?
Christmas trees originated in this region of the world in the 16th century.
What is Germany?
Traditional eggnog is made with eggs, milk, sugar, and this type of alcohol.
What is rum?
This classic 1946 film features George Bailey learning what life would be like if he’d never been born.
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
This European country is famous for hiding a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree.
What is Germany?
Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” was first sung in this 1942 film.
What is Holiday Inn?
In 1914, during this war, opposing soldiers held the “Christmas Truce.”
What is World War I?
Panettone, a tall sweet bread filled with fruit, comes from this country.
What is Italy?
In The Grinch (animated or live-action), the Grinch’s dog and sidekick shares this name.
Who is Max?
Advent typically lasts this many weeks leading up to Christmas.
What is four?
“The 12 Days of Christmas” begins on this date—not Christmas Day.
What is December 26th?
“Xmas” uses the letter “X” because it comes from the Greek letter chi, the first letter of this word.
What is Christ?
This British dessert is traditionally lit on fire before being served.
What is Christmas pudding?
In A Christmas Story, Ralphie’s dad wins a “major award” shaped like this.
What is a leg lamp?
This December 13th Scandinavian celebration features girls wearing white robes and candle crowns.
What is St. Lucia Day?
This composer wrote the music for The Nutcracker, including the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.”
Who is Tchaikovsky?
This Roman festival held in late December may have influenced Christmas celebrations.
What is Saturnalia?
The Feast of the Seven Fishes is celebrated on Christmas Eve in households of this heritage.
What is Italian?