Winter Traditions
In which Country did the tradition of using a decorated tree indoors during winter first become widely popular?
The United States, England, France Germany or Spain?
Germany
In the classic ballet "The Nutcracker", what is the name of the heroine who befriends the title character?
Clara
Which icy princess has the power to create a giant ice castle with just her hands?
Elsa
In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, how many individual lights does Clark Griswold put on the house (causing a city-wide power surge)?
25,000
In what US city can you find the Rockefeller Center tree?
New York City
Which famous 1843 novella by Charles Dickens popularized the phrase "Merry Christmas"?
(HINT: There are 3 ghosts in the story.)
A Christmas Carol
The movie, "It's a Wonderful Life", centers on a character named George Bailey who lives in which fictional town?
(Hint: There is a neighborhood not far from our school with the same name)
Bedford Falls
Rudolph has a friend named Hermie that is an elf. What job would he rather have than being an elf?
A Dentist
In Frozen, what is the name of the ice-harvesting mountain man who helps Anna find her sister Elsa?
Kristoff
No two of these tiny ice crystals are exactly the same. What are they?
snowflakes
What US President banned the use of Christmas trees in the White House while he was in office due to environmental concerns?
Theodore Roosevelt
Which iconic winter mascot, created by an Italian-American ice cream vendor, wears a silk hat and a red scarf?
Frosty the Snowman
What is the name of the Island that Hermie and Rudolph landed on that was ruled by King Moonracer?
The Island of Misfit Toys
What is the name of the head elf in the 1994 film The Santa Clause, starring Tim Allen
Bernard
Polar bears have white fur to blend in with the snow, but what color is their skin underneath?
Black (it helps them soak up the sun's heat!).
In Japan, which American fast-food chain is the most popular choice for a traditional Christmas dinner?
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Which stop-motion animated special, first aired in 1964, features a snow-covered land and a misfit reindeer?
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Which 1988 action movie, starring Bruce Willis, is famously debated as being a "Christmas movie" because it takes place on Christmas Eve?
Die Hard
In the movie Frozen, what is the name of the reindeer that acts like a dog and loves carrots?
Sven
This country is the only one to have won at least one gold medal in every single edition of the Winter Olympics.
United States
Which state sells the most Fraser Fir Christmas trees?
North Carolina
Kris Kringle is another name for whom?
Santa Claus
In Home Alone, where is the McCallister family traveling to when they accidentally leave Kevin behind?
Paris, France
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog who helps him pull his "sleigh"?
Max
What is the name of a a star-shaped paper-mache' container used to celebrate the posadas season in Mexico.
Pinata