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White Christmas famously features the song of the same name, but in which film did the song originally appear?
(A) Miracle on 34th Street
(B) Holiday Inn
(C) Christmas in Connecticut
Correct Answer: (B) Holiday Inn
The song White Christmas was written by Irving Berlin for the 1942 film Holiday Inn. The composition won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 15th Academy Awards in 1943.
What did the Kranks do to make the whole neighbourhood angry in the movie “Christmas with the Kranks”?
(A) They decided to skip Christmas
(B) They stole all the presents
(C) They decorated their house with a Halloween theme
Correct Answer: (A) They decided to skip Christmas
When their daughter leaves the family nest, the Kranks decide to schedule a cruise instead of celebrating Christmas. Everything changes when their daughter makes a surprise visit and they have 12 hours to decorate the house and regain the trust of the neighbourhood.
In Elf, where does Buddy get his name from?
(A) He’s Santa’s best friend
(B) Buddy Holly is his favourite musician
(C) A brand of nappies
Correct Answer: (C) A brand of nappies
Will Ferrell discovers his inner elf in the noughties Christmas classic. Raised by Papa Elf in the North Pole, Buddy gets his name after the brand label on his nappy: Little Buddy Diapers. Good thing he wasn’t wearing Pampers.
George Bailey is the main character in which classic Christmas movie?
(A) The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek
(B) It’s a Wonderful Life
(C) The Holly and the Ivy
Correct Answer: (B) It’s a Wonderful Life
George Bailey is the protagonist in Frank Capra’s 1946 film It’s a Wonderful Life. The movie is widely considered one of the best of all time, and actor James Stewart was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of the character.
Tom Hanks voices Santa in which animated feature?
(A) The Polar Express
(B) The Nightmare Before Christmas
(C) Arthur Christmas
Correct Answer: (A) The Polar Express
Based on the 1985 children’s book of the same name by Chris Van Allsburg, the 2004 film tells the story of a young boy who embarks on a magical journey to the North Pole. Hollywood A-lister Hanks plays no less than five roles, including jolly old St Nick himself.
Which of these movies was inspired by the story “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens?
(A) Deck the Halls
(B) Spirited
(C) Christmas in Connecticut
Correct Answer: (B) Spirited
Starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds, Spirited is a 2022 musical comedy and a modern adaptation of Charles Dickens’s 1843 novella which tells the story from the perspective of the three ghosts.
In which Christmas romance does Jack Black’s character fall in love with Kate Winslet’s?
(A) While You Were Sleeping
(B) The Holiday
(C) Holidate
Correct Answer: (B) The Holiday
The Holiday is a romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by Nancy Meyers, starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, and Jack Black. Fun fact: Nancy Meyers wrote the movie’s characters with all the actors in mind apart from Jude Law – his part was intended for Hugh Grant.
Which naughty gremlin terrorises the sleepy town of Kingston Falls on Christmas Eve?
(A) Daffy
(B) Stripe
(C) Gizmo
Correct Answer: (B) Stripe
Named after the white tuft of fur on the top of his head, Stripe is the sadistic leader of a gang of gremlins who enjoy torturing the adorable Gizmo, tying dogs up in Christmas lights and sabotaging stair lifts. Best to remember the three rules next time.
Who played the British prime minister in the 2003 film *Love Actually*?
(A) Colin Firth
(B) Hugh Grant
(C) Jude Law
Correct Answer: (B) Hugh Grant
Hugh Grant played the British prime minister who falls in love with a staff member in the now-classic romantic comedy.
The villain named Hans Gruber ruins Christmas for many in which film?
(A) The Santa Clause
(B) Die Hard
(C) The Grinch
Correct Answer: (B) Die Hard
For those who prefer a dash of bah humbug in their festive entertainment, we’re counting Die Hard as a Christmas classic, although this has been the subject of a fierce internet debate. Santa doesn’t make an appearance, but there are plenty of explosions to make up for his absence.
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