Can You Deliver 100% On This Around The World Christmas Quiz?
Written by Daniel Rackley
Last updated · 28 min play time
Christmas is one of the most amazing times of the year! With countless songs, movies, and traditions the holiday is wonderfully festive. Take this quiz and see what you know about this most amazing of holidays!
Quiz written by
Daniel RackleyAround World Christmas Quiz Questions
73 Questions · 21.2K Plays · 4 Comments
Question 1
Ding-ding-ding, it's that time of year again! Which famous charity started the bell-ringing donation buckets in their Red Kettle Campaign?
-
ASalvation Army
-
BScrooge's Coffers
-
CUnited Way Worldwide
-
DUNICEF
Salvation Army
Bell ringers have been going strong for Salvation Army since the early 1890s. Initially, the charitable organization solicited donations via this campaign to supply needy families with Christmas meals. Just to get a sense of how far they've come, Salvation Army raised nearly $150 million in its 125th Red Kettle campaign in 2015. Proceeds go to "food, shelter and social services to nearly 30 million Americans" the official site notes.
Question 2
Which classic song contains this line: “He sees you when you're sleeping. He knows if you're awake.”?
-
AHappy Xmas
-
BHolly Jolly Christmas
-
CSanta Claus Is Comin' to Town
-
DSanta Baby
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
According to "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town", he also "knows if you've been bad or good. So be good for goodness sake!"
Question 3
"Bah humbug!" Join Scrooge and the gang in A Christmas Carol, written by what author?
-
ARoald Dahl
-
BCharles Dickens
-
CJane Austen
-
DJ.K. Rowling
Charles Dickens
Written in 1849, Charles Dickens couldn't have known <i>A Christmas Carol</i> would become an instant Christmas classic. The best seller went on to become big stage and screen successes, as our friend, Ebenezer Scrooge, transforms from greedy old miser to generous rich man after a three-ghost visit. Surprisingly, Dickens was prompted to write the tale of humanity after reading a recent child labor report (and because of his own child labor experience), which inspired the author to invite readers to see workers as more than machines.
Question 4
What are the missing words to this Yuletide favorite: “Sleigh bells ring, are you _____. In the lane, snow is _____.”?
-
Adreaming, gleaming
-
Brazzling, dazzling
-
Cready, heavy
-
Dlistening, glistening
listening, glistening
“Sleigh bells ring, are you listening. In the lane, snow is glistening.” is the full magical line to "Winter Wonderland".
Question 5
Who could ever forget the iconic plane scene where Kate McCallister (finally) realizes they left Kevin behind. What airline was the family flying?
-
AAmerican Airlines
-
BJet Blue Airlines
-
CSouthwest Airlines
-
DDelta Airlines
American Airlines
The McCallister family flew from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Paris on the American Airlines' McDonnell Douglas DC-10.
Question 6
What fruit was historically placed in Christmas stockings?
-
AOranges
-
BDurian
-
CBananas
-
DPeaches
Oranges
Why does your grandma always stick an orange in your Christmas stocking? The tradition dates back to a time where fresh fruit was a rare treat, making an orange a wonderful find on Christmas morning. Another legend tells that Ol' St. Nick placed gold balls in the stockings of children, which is what the oranges are supposed to represent.
Question 7
Want to test your memory? Then sing this Christmas carol that began as a festive memory game.
-
AMary, Did You Know?
-
BAll I Want for Christmas is You
-
CRudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
-
D12 Days of Christmas
12 Days of Christmas
If you've ever tried to sing "The Twelve Days of Christmas," then you could probably guess that this one tests your memory skills. According to historians, the laundry list of items from the singer's "true love" was designed as a festive memory game. And, as you've probably stumbled over the lyrics, then you know it's challenging to remember how many geese, doves, swans, or hens were delivered to his poor bird-laden love interest.
Question 8
Many film adaptations have been made of Charles Dickens classic story, A Christmas Carol. What is the name of the character who gets visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future?
-
AJacob Marley
-
BBob Cratchit
-
CTiny Tim
-
DEbenezer Scrooge
Ebenezer Scrooge
In the beginning of <i>A Christmas Carol</i>, Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserly character who only thinks of money. Throughout the course of an evening, three spirits appear to him in an attempt to show him the error of his ways.
Question 9
Which song features this polite request: “Please have snow and mistletoe. And presents on the tree.”?
-
AI'll Be Home for Christmas
-
BRocking Around The Christmas Tree
-
CMistletoe
-
DHard Candy Christmas
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Bing Crosby's timeless tune "I'll Be Home for Christmas" features this cheerful line, which requests snow, mistletoe, and presents.
Question 10
Writer and director John Hughes says the idea for Home Alone came to him while filming a different movie. Do you know which film served as inspiration for this holiday hit?
-
APretty In Pink
-
BBreakfast Club
-
CFerris Bueller's Day Off
-
DUncle Buck
Uncle Buck
While making <i>Uncle Buck</i>, John Hughes took notice of one fleeting scene in which Macaulay Culkin, who was also in this film, peered through a mail slot. This small moment was the catalyst for what would become the confrontation between Kevin and Marv.
Question 11
“Here we are as in olden days. Happy golden days of yore.” are lyrics from which cheerful song?
-
AHappy Xmas
-
BHave Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
-
CWinter Wonderland
-
DChristmas in Hollis
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Among the most well-known holiday songs, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" cherishes the days past as well as the present moment.
Question 12
In The Jackson 5’s “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,” they sing, “I did, I really did see mommy kissing Santa Claus. And I'm gonna _____” Can you finish the verse?
-
Atell my dad
-
Bgo back upstairs
-
Cbreak it up
-
Dhide the mistletoe
tell my dad
"Oh, what a laugh it would have been if Daddy had only seen Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night." The young boys of the Jackson 5 might think it's funny, but their Dad might feel otherwise!
Question 13
Can you finish these lyrics: “I don't know if there'll be snow. But have a cup of _____”?
-
ANog
-
BBeer
-
CCheer
-
DJoy
Cheer
Whether your cup of cheer is filled with eggnog, hot cocoa, or whiskey, this song is for you!
Question 14
Which of the following characters from Miracle on 34th Street believes that they're Santa Claus?
-
AFred Gailey
-
BKris Kringle
-
CSusan Walker
-
DGranville Sawyer
Kris Kringle
In <i>Miracle on 34th Street</i>, Kris Kringle takes a job at Macy's as a Santa Claus, but once it's revealed that he truly believes he is Santa Claus, the department store psychologist tries to have Kris committed. A trial then happens to determine Kris's sanity, and Fred Gailey sets out to prove that Kris really is Santa.
Question 15
What are the names of Clark's snobby neighbors?
-
ATed and Margo
-
BTodd and Margo
-
CTodd and Maggie
-
DTony and Molly
Todd and Margo
Over the holidays, the Griswolds create a world of mayhem for Todd and Margo, their silver tracksuit-wearing neighbors.
Question 16
When Kevin is told he'll be sharing a bed with Fuller, why does he loathe the idea?
-
Abecause Fuller is a bed hog
-
Bbecause Fuller snores
-
Cbecause Fuller wets the bed
-
Dbecause Fuller talks in his sleep
because Fuller wets the bed
Despite being told to sleep with his cousin Fuller the night before their Christmas trip to France, Kevin is sent to sleep in the attic bedroom for bad behavior.
Question 17
In “Little Saint Nick” by The Beach Boys, what nickname do they give Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
-
ARed
-
BRudy
-
CDolphie
-
DRuder
Rudy
While all of those nicknames could work for our favorite red-nosed reindeer, The Beach Boys adoringly refer to him as "Rudy" in their hit jingle "Little Saint Nick".
Question 18
Which stunning red-headed actress plays Kevin's mother, Kate McCallister?
-
AGeena Davis
-
BWinona Ryder
-
CAmy Adams
-
DCatherine O'Hara
Catherine O'Hara
Catherine O'Hara perfectly filled the role of worried mother Kate McCallister, who is the only one that recognizes Kevin's absence during their trip.
Question 19
Championing the "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance," Diwali originated in which country?
-
ACambodia
-
BIndonesia
-
CNew Zealand
-
DIndia
India
Hindu countries have their fair share of festivals, and Diwali is one of the biggest and best. Originating in India, the five-day festival of lights is connected to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity. Lighting their homes, both inside and outside, with candles and oil lamps, celebrants offer Lakshmi worship, in order to gain prosperity and wealth.
Question 20
"He's making a list, checking it twice..." Where did Santa's naughty/nice list come from?
-
AIrish limericks
-
BRussian short stories
-
CNorse folktales
-
DBrazilian puns
Norse folktales
Have you been naughty or nice this year? You'll probably end up on Santa Claus' list that originates from folktales about the Norse god, Odin. Odin was a magician traveling atop a flying horse with eight legs who was a bit of an eavesdropper. He'd listen in at various chimneys in order to discover who was good or bad, after which he'd deliver gifts to the goodies. So, "you'd better watch out..."
Question 21
In the 1994 film, The Santa Clause, what is the name of Scott Calvin's son?
-
ALaura
-
BBernard
-
CCharlie
-
DNeal
Charlie
In the 1994 movie <i>The Santa Clause</i>, Scott Calvin has a son named Charlie. On the first night that Scott becomes Santa Claus, Charlie flies with him to each house, convinces Scott to be Santa, and goes to the North Pole.
Question 22
What item does Kevin accidentally steal from the drugstore?
-
Aa hairbrush
-
Ba chocolate bar
-
Ca toothbrush
-
Da box of macaroni
a toothbrush
While waiting in the drugstore to hear if the toothbrush is approved by the American Dental Association, Kevin is spooked by Old Man Marley and runs out before paying.
Question 23
Throw on some hamburgers! Which country traditionally barbecues on Christmas?
-
AAustralia
-
BIceland
-
CChile
-
DThailand
Australia
It's Australian summertime when December 25th rolls around, and the Aussie's usually celebrate with a barbecue. So, when holidaying in the Land Down Under, throw another shrimp on the barbie, exchange gifts, and then head to the beach!
Question 24
“Rockin’ around the Christmas tree. At the Christmas _____.” This timeless tune needs no intro, but can you finish the line?
-
Aparty spot
-
Boffice party
-
Ccarol spot
-
Dparty hop
party hop
We're not entirely sure what a Christmas "party hop" is, but it sounds like a rip-roaring good time!
Question 25
When Ellen's redneck cousin Catherine and her husband Eddie arrive unannounced, they bring with them their rowdy children and an even rowdier Rottweiler. What was the name of their pet dog?
-
ASlobs
-
BSnots
-
CBooger
-
DBuddy
Snots
Snots the Rottweiler gained his name from what Eddie described as a "sinus condition". Eddie also commented that Snots had a little "Mississippi leg hound" in him.
Question 26
Death becomes this country, where the Day of the Dead is celebrated.
-
ACuba
-
BCanada
-
CBrazil
-
DMexico
Mexico
It's getting spooky. Dia de Muertos – or the Day of the Dead – is a multi-day Mexican festival celebrated around All Saints' Day with family and friends. Revelers gather to remember and pray for dearly departed loved ones. Those who are passed are said to awaken to celebrate with them in Mexican tradition.
Question 27
Where is the beautiful brick McCallister family home located?
-
APhoenix
-
BHouston
-
CChicago
-
DNew York
Chicago
The entire production of <i>Home Alone</i> was shot in the Chicago area of Illinois. The large brick home still resides in Chicago, but the McCallisters have been replaced by another family.
Question 28
"Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree..." Which country first decorated the modern-day Christmas tree?
-
APoland
-
BSweden
-
CGermany
-
DChina
Germany
16th-century Christian Germans were the first to decorate Christmas trees in their homes, while Protestant reformer, Martin Luther, is credited with incorporating lighted candles. Some early "trees" were actually wooden pyramids, decorated with candles and evergreens – sounds like a house fire waiting to happen.
Question 29
Old New Year (or "Stary novy god") is celebrated in what Orthodox countries?
-
AScandinavia
-
BRussia and Eastern Europe
-
CLatin America
-
DWestern Europe
Russia and Eastern Europe
Starting the New Year off by the Julian AND the Gregorian calendar means you get to have two New Year celebrations. Old New Year is a holiday celebrated on January 14 in Orthodox countries, because the religion historically used the Julian calendar. Old New Year is celebrated much like regular New Year with drinking, singing, dancing, and eating a large traditional meal on the agenda.
Question 30
Love it or hate it, when did modern fruitcake start baking?
-
AAncient Egypt
-
BMing Dynasty, China
-
CThe dawn of time
-
DThe Middle Ages
The Middle Ages
"There is only one fruitcake in the entire world and people keep passing it around," Johnny Carson once joked. So, why do we keep this repugnant Christmas "treat" around during the holidays, and where did it come from? Western Europe threw this blend of dried fruits and bread together in the Middle Ages. Whether you travel back in your time machine to Sienna, Italy in the 13th century to taste-test the dense panforte ("strong bread"), or you jump over to Dresden in the 1400s for the stollen, a powdered-sugary butter loaf, fruitcakes have been around for a long time. Their association with Christmas is unknown.
Question 31
What nickname does Ellen affectionately use when referring to Clark?
-
ASweetie
-
BClarky
-
CHunny
-
DSparky
Sparky
Ellen refers to Clark as "Sparky" in other <i>Vacation</i> films, and it actually became Chevy Chase's real-life nickname!
Question 32
"Oh, here we come a-caroling among the leaves so green..." Which holiday did caroling originally celebrate?
-
ANew Year's Day
-
BWinter Solstice
-
CThanksgiving
-
DIndependence Day
Winter Solstice
When Europeans began the tradition of caroling thousands of years ago, they sang pagan songs in celebration of Winter Solstice. As Winter Solstice occurs on the shortest day of the year, near Christmastime, it was natural for Christian carollers to take up the tradition as their own.
Question 33
Finish the line to this timeless quote from the gangster movie Kevin used to scare off the robbers: "Keep the change, ya ___ ___!"
-
Afilthy scoundrel
-
Bdirty monster
-
Cscummy animal
-
Dfilthy animal
filthy animal
The fictional film is called <i>Angels with Filthy Souls</i>, and features a shooting between two gangsters. Following the gunfire, a gangster named Johnny says, "Keep the change, you filthy animal."
Question 34
Where do both Father Christmas AND St. Nicholas visit good girls and boys?
-
AGermany
-
BNepal
-
CNew Zealand
-
DAustralia
Germany
St. Nicholas travels by donkey to visit all the good little girls and boys of Germany, delivering presents and sweets. Father Christmas ("Weihnachtsmann," in German) is Santa Claus, arriving to family homes on Christmas Eve. Although they're two different entities, they're very similar.
Question 35
If you're a gift-wrapping fiend then you must know this trivia: who invented holiday gift wrap?
-
AHallmark
-
BToys "R" Us
-
CForever 21
-
DMacy's
Hallmark
"When you care enough to send the very best," you get your Christmas gifts gift-wrapped at Hallmark. The Hall brothers are credited with developing decorative wrapping paper when they ran out of tissue paper at their Kansas City store in 1917. Thanks to them, we have just one more task to add to our to-do lists.
Question 36
Which of these was NOT a question asked in the song “Do You Hear What I Hear”?
-
ADo you feel what I feel
-
BDo you see what I see
-
CDo you hear what I hear
-
DDo you know what I know
Do you feel what I feel
Although the Christmas spirit can be felt by all (except maybe Scrooge or the Grinch), this song doesn't beg that particular question.
Question 37
When an explosion sends Clark's Christmas decorations soaring through the sky, what song does senile Aunt Bethany start singing?
-
AThe Star-Spangled Banner
-
BTwinkle Twinkle Little Star
-
CWe Wish You A Merry Christmas
-
DFeliz Navidad
The Star-Spangled Banner
The explosion occurred when Uncle Lewis tossed his lit cigar into the storm drain where Eddie had been dumping his sewage, and although the song was entirely appropriate, the entire family and SWAT team all chimed in.
Question 38
Get wet and wild with the water fight festival of Songkran in what country?
-
AThailand
-
BChina
-
CAntarctica
-
DAustralia
Thailand
The Buddhist New Year – aka the Songkran festival – is celebrated in many countries, including in Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia. But in Thailand, it's often called the "biggest water fight in the world". Traditionally, Buddha statues had scented water poured over them during this festival, in order to wash away the previous year's bad luck. But that's extended in modern times to spraying people with water. So, if you're one of the hundreds of thousands of tourists who flock to Thailand for Songkran each year, be ready to get wet!
Question 39
In Elvis Presley's “Blue Christmas,” he sings, “You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas _____. But I'll have a blue, blue, blue Christmas.” Can you fill in the blank?
-
Aof white
-
Ball night
-
Cso bright
-
Dof light
of white
Poor Elvis. While his love is having a Merry Christmas of white, he'll be having a blue, blue, blue Christmas.
Question 40
"All is calm, all is bright..." Where was "Silent Night" first performed?
-
AUnited Kingdom
-
BAustria
-
CAustralia
-
DItaly
Austria
On Christmas Eve 1818, everyone's favorite Christmas tune, "Silent Night," was first performed in St. Nikola Church in Oberndorf, Austria. Written and performed by schoolmaster, Franz Xaver Gruber, and church priest, Joseph Mohr, one legend claims that they wrote the song, because church mice nibbled through the church's organ, destroying it and requiring the church leaders to create their own non-instrumental Christmas tune.
Question 41
Who is the child who saved his brother from drowning, and as an adult helped the town of Bedford Falls stand up to Mr. Potter in It’s a Wonderful Life?
-
AHarry Bailey
-
BClarence
-
CSam Wainwright
-
DGeorge Bailey
George Bailey
George Bailey is the protagonist of the movie <i>It’s a Wonderful Life</i>. As a child he saved his brother, Harry Bailey, from drowning, and later as an adult, took over his father's business and helped the people of Bedford Falls get on their feet financially.
Question 42
What real-life natural disaster was taking place while filming Aunt Bethany and Uncle Louis’ entrance to the Griswold home?
-
AEarthquake
-
BTornado
-
CFlood
-
DVolcanic Eruption
Earthquake
Literally. While their entrance was being filmed, an actual minor earthquake occurred, causing the cameras to shake slightly as Bethany walks through the front door.
Question 43
We all know “Frosty the Snowman was a jolly happy soul,” but which of these was NOT used to describe his appearance?
-
Abutton nose
-
Beyes made out of coal
-
Ccarrot nose
-
Dcorncob pipe
carrot nose
As the old song goes, this delightful snowman arrives "with a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of coal."
Question 44
What song plays while Clark fantasizes about having a swimming pool in his backyard?
-
AMele Kalikimaka
-
BJingle Bells
-
CDrummer Boy
-
DLast Christmas
Mele Kalikimaka
As stated in the song, "Mele Kalikimaka" is Hawaii's way to say Merry Christmas to you. This song plays as Clark looks out his window and envisions a pool with sales associate Mary diving in.
Question 45
What are the names of Catherine and Eddie's two children?
-
ARocky and Sally Mae
-
BRocky and Ruby Sue
-
CRandy and Ruby Anne
-
DRalphie and Ruby Sue
Rocky and Ruby Sue
Sweet Ruby Sue and her abnormally quiet brother, Rocky, weren't necessarily invited to spend Christmas with the Griswolds, but they sure brought the spirit.
Question 46
"'Tis the season to be jolly..." Where does the song, "Deck the Halls," come from?
-
AWales
-
BLithuania
-
CJapan
-
DUkraine
Wales
Another fun Christmas song, "Deck the Halls," originated in 16th-century Wales. Originally titled, "Nos Galan," the old folk song wasn't initially geared toward the holiday but was reimagined as a Christmas song in the 19th century. Actually, if you look up the original lyrics, you'll find they were rather provocative. "Fa lalalalalalalala" is right.
Question 47
If you're determined to take a pilgrimage, the Hajj is a big one. Where would your destination be?
-
ASantiago
-
BRome
-
CMecca
-
DBeijing
Mecca
Meaning "heading to a place for the sake of visiting," the Hajj is the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. Rituals include walking 3-10 miles over the course of 5-6 days to the holy city. For those who are financially and physically capable to make the trip, it's viewed as a mandatory religious duty and is one of the five pillars of Islam. Around 2 million worshippers take part in the Hajj every year.
Question 48
Instead of the expected bonus from his boss, Frank Shirley, what free year's membership does Clark receive?
-
ADonut of the Week Club
-
BGuppie of the Month Club
-
CJelly of the Month Club
-
DSandwich of the Year Club
Jelly of the Month Club
If it weren't for this infuriating gift, Clark would have never requested his boss to be delivered to his house, wrapped in a bow. But alas, Eddie takes this request a little too literally and kidnaps the greedy boss.
Question 49
"Now Dasher! Now Dancer! Now Prancer and Vixen!" In which famous Christmas story were Santa's reindeer first named?
-
ALove, Actually
-
BThe Grinch
-
C'Twas the Night Before Christmas
-
DRudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
"On, Comet! On, Cupid! On, Donner and Blitzen!" Santa's eight reindeer were the brainchildren of Clement Clarke Moore, who wrote "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" (originally, "A Visit from St. Nicholas") in 1823. In fact, they aren't the only Christmas inventions that sprang from Moore's poem; Christmas elves are also credited to the minister, as he described Santa as a “right jolly old elf" (although cartoonist, Thomas Nast, was the artist who depicted them in Santa's workshop). One reindeer Clarke didn't invent: Rudolph. He would come much later.
Question 50
You might prefer the real thing, but where were artificial Christmas trees invented?
-
AHungary
-
BCroatia
-
CAntarctica
-
DGermany
Germany
The people who invented decorating the Christmas tree are the same people to have said, "This is too much work!" Ze Germans developed artificial Christmas trees in the 19th century, made of dyed green goose feathers affixed to wire branches. That's one way to avoid chopping down trees each year.
Question 51
In the movie Jingle All The Way what is the name of the toy that Jamie's dad, Howard, is trying to get for him?
-
APower Ranger
-
BTurbo Man
-
CPower Man
-
DCaptain Planet
Turbo Man
In <i>Jingle All The Way</i>, all Jamie wants for Christmas is a Turbo Man action figure. Even though it's Christmas Eve and they're sold out everywhere, Jamie's dad promises to get him one.
Question 52
We all know the Griswold family is about as "all-American" as they come, but where exactly are they from?
-
ADenver
-
BHouston
-
CChicago
-
DMilwaukee
Chicago
If you look closely, you'll see that Clark is wearing a Chicago Bears hat in some scenes and a Blackhawks jersey in others.
Question 53
Up, up, and away! Fly high with the world's largest hot air balloon festival in which city?
-
AReno, Nevada
-
BStockholm, Sweden
-
CAlbuquerque, New Mexico
-
DColorado Springs, Colorado
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bright whimsical balloons fill the sky for the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta – the largest hot air balloon festival in the world. How big are we talking? Going on since 1972, more than 500 hot air balloons take flight each year.
Question 54
What time do Harry and Marv arrive at the McCallister home for the heist?
-
A9:00 PM
-
B2:00 AM
-
C11:00 PM
-
D8:00 PM
9:00 PM
As planned, Harry and Marv arrive promptly to the McCallister household at 9:00 PM, and Marv says, "So how do you want to get in?"
Question 55
When Clark asks Rusty to help him double check the light bulbs, which of these is NOT an excuse he gives?
-
Amake some eggnog
-
Bbrush my teeth
-
Cget to bed
-
Dwash the car
make some eggnog
When Clark says "Maybe you'd oughta go up there and check.", Rusty replies saying "Whoa, geez! Look at the time. I gotta get to bed. And brush my teeth, feed the hog, do the laundry, wash the car, still got some homework to do..."
Question 56
What aquatic name do Harry and Marv give the McAllister's home?
-
AYellow Coy
-
BGolden Betta
-
CBlue Shark
-
DSilver Tuna
Silver Tuna
Harry and Marv may not be the sharpest tools in the shed, but they intentionally chose the McCallister household as it's the largest and most wealthy in the neighborhood. That's also why Harry referred to it as as the "Silver Tuna".
Question 57
Watch Christmas toys come to life in The Nutcracker ballet, first performed where?
-
ADes Moines, Iowa
-
BVienna, Austria
-
CParis, France
-
DSt. Petersburg, Russia
St. Petersburg, Russia
Tchaikovsky's Christmas classic, <i>The Nutcracker</i>, was first performed in St. Petersburg, Russia on December 18, 1892. It ran alongside a double premiere of <i>Iolanta</i>, the composer's latest opera. Nowadays, the toys come to life in this dazzling ballet all over the world.
Question 58
Despite being from a different country, the director of this classic holiday film, Jeremiah S. Chechik, captured the American essence perfectly. What country is this talented director from?
-
AMexico
-
BAustralia
-
CCanada
-
DChina
Canada
Jeremiah S. Chechik was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1955, and is well-known for his role in directing hit films such as <i>The Avengers</i>, <i>Benny & Joon</i>, and of course, <i>National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation</i>.
Question 59
As Kate McCallister attempts to get her son upstairs to bed, what does Kevin's older brother, Jeff, call him?
-
Aa parasite
-
Ba disease
-
Ca beast
-
Da pest
a disease
In an iconic moment, Jeff says "Kevin, you're such a disease," as the young troublemaker is ushered upstairs.
Question 60
Christmas is fast approaching, and so is creepy Krampus Night, celebrated in this region.
-
ASouthern United States
-
BWestern Australia
-
CEastern Mexico
-
DCentral Europe
Central Europe
Those of you who've enjoyed a Santa Claus-themed Christmas have been missing out on Krampus. Krampusnacht, celebrated in Central Europe on December 5, the eve of the Feast of St. Nicholas, involves an evil demon with stag horns, fur, and eyes made of flaming coal, who is said to abduct children in a bag for a midnight snack. During the feast, Santa does appear, handing out gifts, but so does Krampus, handing out beatings with birch branches along with his very own coal. Talk about a nightmare before Christmas!
Question 61
What magazine does Clark have trouble reading on account of his sticky, sap-covered fingers?
-
ATime
-
BPeople
-
CEsquire
-
DVogue
People
As Clark and Ellen lay in bed, he struggles to turn the pages of a <i>People Magazine</i> due to his sticky fingers. Ellen attempts to help her husband, but winds up getting sticky herself in the process.
Question 62
Which country decorates with spider webs and hosts a 12-course meal for Christmas?
-
ABelarus
-
BPoland
-
CUkraine
-
DCincinnati
Ukraine
Ukrainians like a huge Christmas feast. An elaborate 12-course meal begins when the youngest of the household spies the evening star out the window. Another thing – you'll probably spot a spider's web amongst the ornaments and tinsel on their Christmas trees, which is based on a folktale about a poor widow on whom spiders took pity, decorating her tree for her. See, arachnophobes – our eight-legged friends aren't all that bad!
Question 63
Drumroll, please! Exactly how many small twinkle lights did Clark use to cover his home?
-
A25,000
-
B5,000
-
C50,000
-
D15,000
25,000
Clark covers his home's entire exterior with 25,000 twinkle bulbs, and while it doesn't exactly go off without a hitch, they eventually create a spectacular display.
Question 64
Before Joe Pesci took the role of Harry the robber, which well-known actor turned down the role?
-
AMartin Scorsese
-
BJack Nicholson
-
CAl Pacino
-
DRobert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro and Jon Lovitz were both considered for the role of Harry, and they both ultimately declined.
Question 65
“I wrapped it up and sent it with a note saying, '_____'” Can you finish this lyric from “Last Christmas”?
-
AMerry Christmas
-
BHappy Holidays
-
CI Miss You
-
DI Love you
I Love you
Christmastime is all about spreading the cheer, and most importantly, the love! But alas, love can be biting as seen in these lyrics: "Last Christmas, I gave you my heart. But the very next day you gave it away."
Question 66
When in Spain, don't miss out on the Running of the Bulls in which city?
-
AMadrid
-
BPamplona
-
CBarcelona
-
DWichita
Pamplona
Don't mind a good goring? Get in a foot race with a herd of bulls through the narrow streets of Pamplona during the nine-day festival in honor of Saint Fermin. Those bulls in the foot race will also feature in the bullfight that evening. The running of the bulls is waiting for you...but it won't wait long, so get moving.
Question 67
In order to distract his family from an obscene gesture, what (nonexistent) roadside animal does Clark tell them to look at?
-
ADeer
-
BMoose
-
CHorse
-
DCow
Deer
When Clark was dealing with a case of road rage, he said, "Look, kids, a deer," and as his family looked out their windows, Clark served the truck driver the middle finger.
Question 68
Which character did Bill Murray's brother, Brian Doyle-Murray, play in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
-
ARusty
-
BUncle Lewis
-
CEddie
-
DMr. Shirley
Mr. Shirley
Clark's cold and seemingly heartless boss, Mr. Frank Shirley, creates a world of turmoil when he fails to give Clark the Christmas bonus he expected. Fortunately, after a chaotic ordeal, he agrees to give him the bonus he deserves.
Question 69
A bucket of fried chicken and mash – what more could you want? Which country traditionally eats KFC on December 25?
-
AJapan
-
BUnited States
-
CThe Philippines
-
DHawaii
Japan
The Japanese don't generally celebrate Christmas, as only about 1-2% are Christian. However, that didn't stop KFC from taking over the holiday season. The American fast-food joint promoted their Christmas bucket way back in 1970, and ever since, the Japanese line up by the millions to partake in the greasy chicken feast every Christmas. Sounds like a holiday tradition we can all get on board with.
Question 70
If you've been here, then you've probably wondered about the masks. They're for this canaled city's famous Carnevale.
-
ASan Diego
-
BNew Orleans
-
CRio de Janeiro
-
DVenice
Venice
Walking along the canals of Venice, you'll notice masks featured in every window. That's because the Italian city celebrates a unique masked Carnevale, lasting traditionally from St. Stephen's Day on December 26 to Shrove Tuesday, before the Lenten season (now, it more often begins two weeks before Shrove Tuesday). Originally made of porcelain, leather, or glass, today's masks are often hand-painted and decorated with gems and feathers. A fine way to say a "farewell to meat," from which the name Carnevale was derived.
Question 71
Krampus takes "Bad Santa" to a whole new level. Which country celebrates this twisted Santa's helper?
-
ASpain
-
BPortugal
-
CAustria
-
DBuenos Aires
Austria
Austrians love scaring the bejesus out of children around the holidays. Krampus is a living nightmare, who disperses the ghosts of winter and chases after children, poking them with sticks. He also joins Santa as his "little helper," beating children or, worse, carrying them back to his lair in a sack to eat them. Austrians aren't the only crazy ones; Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic also celebrate this anti-Santa.
Question 72
What does Clark say after cutting the rope containing the branches of his huge Christmas tree?
-
ALooks okay. Little plump, lotta needles.
-
BLooks great. Little full, lotta sap.
-
CLooks great. Little full, lotta needles.
-
DThis was a bad idea.
Looks great. Little full, lotta sap.
Just before cutting the rope, Clark proudly exclaims, "I give you the Griswold family Christmas tree." He then cuts the rope, and the branches explode out the windows and surround him.
Question 73
Throw on your skates! Which city holds a roller skate mass for Christmas?
-
AThimphu, Bhutan
-
BCaracas, Venezuela
-
CSantiago, Chile
-
DCalgary, Canada
Caracas, Venezuela
The people of Caracas know how to do a morning mass. Each year, Venezuelans don their roller skates and head to mass on Christmas morning on streets closed to traffic – we hope to roller-rink disco tunes.
Comments (4)
We want to hear your feedback! Share your scores and discuss the quiz, but keep it civil.
LIKE IT BUT DO YOU DO WITH THE COINS.
where is my snowman?
I am enjoying it.
ItSucks