Holiday Movies
This animated film tells the story of a snowman that comes to life.
What is Frosty the Snowman?
This country decorates banana and mango trees during Christmas.
What is India?
This bright natural phenomenon lights up the polar skies in winter.
What are the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)?
This song repeats the line “fa-la-la-la-la” throughout the chorus.
What is Deck the Halls?
This saint’s feast day on December 6 inspired Santa Claus.
Who is St. Nicholas?
In Elf, Buddy finds his father working in this city.
What is New York City?
In Iceland, this mythical character leaves gifts or potatoes in children’s shoes.
Who is the Yule Lad?
This term describes animals that sleep through the cold winter months.
What is hibernation?
This song is about an open sleigh, but the title doesn’t mention Christmas.
What is Jingle Bells?
This item was once used to decorate Christmas trees before electric lights.
What are candles?
This 1946 classic asks what the world would be like if George Bailey had never been born.
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
This African American holiday celebrates unity, purpose, and creativity.
What is Kwanzaa?
This crystallized water vapor forms delicate, unique patterns in the air.
What is a snowflake?
This song features lyrics about figgy pudding and good tidings.
What is We Wish You a Merry Christmas?
The term “Yuletide” comes from this ancient culture’s winter festival.
What are the Norse (or Scandinavians)?
In The Santa Clause, Tim Allen’s character accidentally does this to Santa.
What is scares him off the roof?
In Mexico, this festive tradition involves re-enacting Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter.
What is Las Posadas?
This snowy sport combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
What is biathlon?
This carol urges, “Oh come, let us adore Him.”
What is O Come, All Ye Faithful?
This country started the tradition of Christmas trees.
What is Germany?
This film features the Griswold family preparing for a chaotic holiday.
What is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
In Germany, children place this item outside their door on December 5 for St. Nicholas.
What are boots (or shoes)?
This iconic 1922 structure was made entirely of ice and housed events in the U.S.
What is the Ice Palace?
“Good tidings we bring to you and your kin” is from this song.
What is We Wish You a Merry Christmas?
This festive holiday drink was once called “milk punch.”
What is eggnog?