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This 1946 classic stars James Stewart and explores how one man’s life touches so many others.
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
This popular Christmas song begins with the lyrics, "Dashing through the snow."
What is Jingle Bells?
This country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees.
What is Germany
This character’s heart grew three sizes on Christmas Day.
WHO (get it?) is the Grinch?
This popular Christmas decoration is often placed on top of the tree and symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem.
What is an angel (or a star)?
In Home Alone, this young boy is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation.
Who is Kevin McCallister?
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, this is the gift given on the fifth day.
What are five golden rings?
People traditionally leave this snack for Santa on Christmas Eve.
What is Cookies and Milk
This character leads Santa’s sleigh because of his glowing red nose.
Who is Rudolph?
The tradition of hanging stockings comes from the story of a poor man who couldn’t afford dowries for his daughters. It is believed that Saint Nicholas dropped gold coins into stockings hung by the fire in this country.
What is the Netherlands (or Turkey, the birthplace of Saint Nicholas)?
This 2004 animated film features Tom Hanks in six different roles, including the Conductor.
What is The Polar Express?
This song asks, “Do you see what I see?”
What is Do You Hear What I Hear?
This plant hung in doorways, is said to bring good luck if you kiss underneath it.
What is Mistletoe?
In A Christmas Carol, this ghostly character is Ebenezer Scrooge’s former business partner.
Who is Jacob Marley?
This Christmas treat is made from sugar, butter, and flour, and often comes in the shape of men, trees, or other festive shapes.
What are gingerbread cookies?
In Elf, Buddy’s human father works in this specific industry in New York City.
What is children book publishing?
This Christmas hymn proclaims, “O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.”
What is O Come, All Ye Faithful?
This holiday season drink, made with eggs, sugar, and cream, is often served with a sprinkle of nutmeg.
What is eggnog?
This character helps save Christmas in the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas
Who is Jack Skellington?
In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, this number of pipers are piping.
What is eleven?
This actor plays the iconic role of John McClane in the action-packed Christmas movie Die Hard.
Who is Bruce Willis?
Bing Crosby’s rendition of this song is the best-selling single of all time.
What is White Christmas?
In Denmark, this dessert, often served at Christmas, contains a hidden almond, with a special prize for the person who finds it.
What is risalamande (rice pudding)? (Also maybe called Snee - google did not know what Snee was).
In The Nutcracker, the Nutcracker is transformed into a prince after this character defeats the Mouse King.
Who is Clara
The first artificial Christmas trees were made in Germany from this material, which was more commonly used for cleaning.
What is bristles (or toilet brush bristles)?