200 Christmas Movie Trivia Quiz Questions with Answers
Hurray! It's holiday time. And nothing is better than sitting on a couch and watching classic Christmas movies. Before watching these movies test your knowledge with a Christmas movie trivia quiz. See how many of these trivia questions about your favorite Christmas flicks you can answer correctly.
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
- Name the guardian angel who takes George Bailey on his journey?
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Clarence
- Who directed It's a Wonderful Life?
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Frank Capra
- Why is George ineligible for service in World War II?
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He is deaf in one ear.
- Name of the town of It's a Wonderful Life?
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Bedford Falls
- What book did George receive as a gift from Clarence?
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
- Who is the actor that plays George Bailey?
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James Stewart
- Name the youngest daughter of George?
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Zuzu
- In a world where George was never born, what occupation does Mary have?
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Librarian
- What does Harry become when he joins the service?
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A Navy pilot
- In the universe where George was never born, what is the name of Bedford Falls?
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Pottersville
- What event caused George to lose hearing in his left ear?
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He saved Harry from drowning.
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
- Who plays Doris Walker?
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Maureen O'Hara
- Name the lawyer who defends Kris Kringle in court?
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Fred Gailey
- How many Oscars did Miracle on 34th Street win?
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3
- How do Doris and Fred know one another?
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They are neighbors
- Which famous actress played Susan Walker?
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Natalie Wood
- Judge Henry X. Harper's political adviser warns him about ruling that Santa does not exist. Why does he think it is a bad idea?
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He thinks it will hurt the judge's reelection bid.
- Why does Kris Kringle have to fill in as Santa during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
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The man who was supposed to play Santa was drunk.
- What gift does Susan ask Kris Kringle?
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A house
- How much weight did Edmund Gwenn gain for the role of Kris Kringle?
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30 pounds
- True or false: Miracle on 34th Street released in November 1947.
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False: it released in June 1947
A Christmas Story (1983)
- What present does Ralphie want more than anything for Christmas?
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A Red Rider BB gun
- Name the younger brother of Ralphie?
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Randy
- What secret message did Ralphie decipher from the Little Orphan Annie radio show?
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Be sure to drink your Ovaltine
- What prize does Ralphie's dad win in a contest?
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A lamp shaped like a woman's leg in a fishnet stocking
- Names the bullies who terrorize Ralphie and his friends?
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Scut Farkus and Grover Dill
- Who gifts Ralphie a pink bunny onesie for Christmas?
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Aunt Clara
- What does Santa say to Ralphie when he wants a BB gun for Christmas?
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You will shoot your eye out.
- Finish the quote from Ralphie's dad: Fra-gee-lay..?
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It must be Italian!
- How does Ralphie's mom get Randy to eat dinner?
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She asks him to show her how pigs eat.
Home Alone (1990)
- In which state was Home Alone filmed?
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Illinois
- Where is the McCallister family planning to spend Christmas?
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Paris
- What is the name of the traveling polka band Kevin's mom, Kate, travels?
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The Kenosha Kickers
- What is the nickname of the pair of burglars that tries to break into the McCallisters' home?
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The Wet Bandits
- How many siblings does Kevin have?
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Four
- Which comedian plays Gus Polinski, the polka musician who helps Kate?
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John Candy
- How is Kevin punished after getting into a fight with his older brother Buzz?
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He sent to the attic.
- Why were the McAllister’s running late the morning of their trip to Paris?
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Their alarm clocks did not go off because of a power outage.
- Which actor played Harry Lime, one of the two burglars?
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Joe Pesci
- Who does Old Man Marley reunite with at the movie end?
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His son
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
- What is the nickname of Jack Skellington in Halloween Town?
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The Pumpkin King
- Who created Sally?
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Doctor Finklestein
- What does Jack call Santa Claus?
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Sandy Claws
- Name the ghost dog Jack has?
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Zero
- Which award-winning actress voices Sally?
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Catherine O'Hara
- Oogie Boogie made of what?
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Bugs
- Names of the three trick-or-treaters who kidnap Santa Claus?
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Lock, Shock, and Barrel
- How long did it take to make The Nightmare Before Christmas?
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About three years
- Which holiday figure do Boogie's Boys originally kidnap, thinking it is Santa Claus?
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The Easter Bunny
- What is the name of the opening song in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
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This Is Halloween
- What insect serves as the Mayor's bow tie in the film?
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A spider
The Santa Clause (1994)
- Name the job Scott Calvin at the beginning of the movie?
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Toy salesman
- What is the name of the head elf at the North Pole?
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Bernard
- Why must Scott take over the role of Santa Claus?
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Santa Claus dies after falling off his roof.
- Where do Scott and Charlie go after Scott burns’ the Christmas Eve turkey?
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Denny's
- What is the first obstacle Scott faces in the first house he visits on Christmas Eve?
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A large dog
- What job does Charlie's stepfather have?
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He is a psychiatrist.
- Where did Charlie go?
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To the North Pole with Scott
- What magical object did Bernard give Charlie?
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A snow globe
- How did Scott get out of jail?
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The elves helped him escape.
- How many Santa Clause movies are there?
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Three
Elf (2003)
- Who plays Buddy the Elf?
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Will Ferrell
- Which city does Buddy travel to find his dad?
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New York City
- How did Buddy get to the North Pole as a baby?
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He crawled into Santa's bag of presents
- What is the name of Buddy's half-brother?
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Michael
- Why does Santa's sleigh crash in Central Park?
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The engine is lost due to a shortage of Christmas spirit.
- What song do people sing to raise the amount of Christmas spirit?
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Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
- What are the four main food groups for elves?
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Candy, candy corn, candy canes, and syrup
- Which toy does Buddy not like?
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Jack-in-the-Box
- What is the name of Buddy's love interest?
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Jovie
- Which department store does Buddy get a job at?
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Gimbels
- Buddy's father work in what building?
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The Empire State Building
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
- Griswolds live near which city?
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Chicago
- Name the boss of Clark?
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Frank Shirley
- What does Clark forget to bring when the family goes to cut their own Christmas tree?
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A saw
- What does the boss give Clark as a Christmas bonus?
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Free one-year membership to the Jelly of the Month Club
- Which magazine is Clark trying to read with sticky fingers in bed?
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People
- Who plays Rusty in this film?
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Johnny Galecki
- Clark wears a navy blue baseball cap that represents which NFL team?
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The Chicago Bears
- Who plays cousin Eddie?
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Randy Quaid
- On which day does the movie end?
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Christmas Eve
- Who tosses a match in the storm drain, causing an explosion?
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Uncle Lewis
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
- What is the name of the comedian who plays the Grinch?
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Jim Carrey
- What time is the Grinch set to have dinner with himself?
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6:30 p.m.
- Which actress plays Cindy Lou Who?
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Taylor Momsen
- Which actor's accent did Jim Carrey base the Grinch?
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Sean Connery
- What is the name of the mountain the Grinch lives on?
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Mount Crumpit
- Name the dog the Grinch has?
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Max
- Who nominates the Grinch as the Whoville Holiday Cheermeister?
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Cindy Lou Who
- Name the childhood crush of the Grinch?
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Martha May Whovier
- The costume of the Grinch made from what kind of animal hair?
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Yak hair
- Who directed How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
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Ron Howard
- Which Academy Award did the movie win?
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Best Makeup
The Holiday (2006)
- Amanda lives in which city?
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Los Angeles
- Which paper does Iris write for in London?
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The Daily Telegraph
- How many kids does Graham have?
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Two
- What does Miles do for a living in Los Angeles?
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He is a Hollywood music composer.
- How old did Amanda say she was when her parents divorced?
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15
- Name the ex-boyfriend of Iris?
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Jasper
- Why did Graham show up at Iris' house, where Amanda was staying?
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He was drunk and needed a place to sleep.
- What is the name of the actress Miles is dating during the movie?
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Maggie
- Who directed The Holiday?
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Nancy Meyers
- What is the name of the website Iris and Amanda use to swap houses?
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homeexchange.com
- Why did Amanda break up with her boyfriend?
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He cheated on her
Love Actually (2003)
- Who plays David, the newly elected Prime Minister?
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Hugh Grant
- How does Mark know Juliet?
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Juliet is married to the best friend of Mark.
- What instrument does Sam learn to impress his crush?
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The drums
- Sarah is in love with one of her co-workers. What is his name?
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Karl
- Who does Jamie catch his girlfriend cheating on him?
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His brother
- How do Mia and Harry know one another?
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Mia is a secretary for Harry.
- Name the manager of Billy Mack?
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Joe
- How does David meet Natalie?
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Natalie is a member of his staff.
- What is the name of the jewelry salesman who takes a long time to wrap Harry's gift for Mia?
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Rufus
A Christmas Prince (2017)
- What job does Amber do?
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She is a journalist
- What country does Amber travel to for her story?
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Aldovia
- How does Amber get to stay in the palace?
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She pretends to be the new tutor of Princess Emily.
- What secret about Prince Richard does Amber uncover?
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He is adopted
- Where was A Christmas Prince filmed?
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Romania
- What does Amber's father do for a living?
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He runs a diner
- How is Simon related to Prince Richard?
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They are cousins
- Name the ex-girlfriend of Prince Richard?
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Sophia
- What happens between Amber and Prince Richard at the end of the movie?
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They get engaged
- How many movies are in this Netflix franchise?
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Three
A Christmas Carol (2009)
- Which of the spirits don't speak to Scrooge?
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The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come.
- What does Jacob Marley drag as a result of his sinful life?
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Heavy chains forged from lockboxes.
- Why does Scrooge like the darkness?
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It costs less money.
- Who appears in Scrooge's door knocker?
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Ghost of Jacob Marley
- Who is in the Grave in Stave Four in A Christmas Carol?
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Ebenezer Scrooge
- In which year was A Christmas Carol written?
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1843
- Who is the Mother of Fred?
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Fan, who is the sister of Scrooge
- Why does Belle end her engagement to Scrooge?
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Scrooge consumed by greed.
- To whom does Scrooge send a Christmas turkey?
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The Cratchit family
- Who brings Scrooge home from school?
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Fan
- Which spirit takes Scrooge to a ship at sea?
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The Ghost of Christmas Present.
- Who asks Scrooge for a charitable contribution?
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Two portly gentlemen
- What is Scrooge's typical response to Merry Christmas?
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Bah! Humbug!
- Who said, Ye, will erase it at no cost to us.
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Scrooge
- What actor plays the role of old Scrooge in the 1984 film?
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George C. Scott
- Who is the author of A Christmas Carol?
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Charles Dickens
- Ghost of Christmas Present's throne made up of what?
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Food
- Which of the spirits has a glowing head?
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The Ghost of Christmas Past
- Where does Martha work?
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At a milliner's
- Who inherits Bob Cratchit's shirt?
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Peter
- Which character says, God bless us, everyone?
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Tiny Tim
- Name the faithful employee of Scrooge?
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Bob Cratchit
- Who said, Why do you doubt your senses?
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Jacob Marley
- Which ghost was a female?
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The Ghost of Christmas Past
- How many children does Bob Cratchit have?
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Six
- Over how many nights do the ghosts visit Scrooge?
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One
- How is the Ghost of Christmas Past represented?
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As a small elderly man
- How is the Ghost of Christmas Present represented?
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As a jolly giant
- What does Scrooge say when he dislikes something?
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Bah humbug
- How old is Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol?
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Seven
- Name the disabled son of Scrooge's employee?
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Tiny Tim
- On what date does A Christmas Carol take place?
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25 December
- How long did it take Dickens to write A Christmas Carol?
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Six weeks
- How many words are there in A Christmas Carol?
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30,000
- Who published A Christmas Carol?
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Chapman and Hall
The Polar Express (2004)
- How does the boy from The Polar Express lose his bell?
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A hole in his pocket
- The boy gets his bell from who?
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Santa
- What do children drink on the Polar Express?
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Hot chocolate
- The Polar Express runs into a herd of what?
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Caribou
- The Polar Express contains Easter eggs for what famous science fiction film?
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Back to the Future
- In The Polar Express, who can hear the bell ring?
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Those who believe in Santa Claus
- The Polar Express is heading to where?
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The North Pole
White Christmas (1954)
- What year was the White Christma movie released?
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1954
- Who portrayed Bob Wallace in White Christmas?
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Bing Crosby
- What was missing when Bob, Judy, Betty, and Phil arrived in Vermont?
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Snow
- Bing Crosby plays what character?
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Bob Wallace
- Danny Kaye plays who?
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Phil Davis
- What is the name of the tv show host in the film?
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Ed Harrison
- In which movie did the song White Christmas first appear?
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Holiday Inn
- Who was the busybody housekeeper that worked for General Waverly?
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Emma
- Betty and Judy are played by who?
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Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen
- When was the premiere of the production?
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Christmas Eve
- How are Judy and Betty related?
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Sisters
- The resort is in what state?
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Vermont
- What is the name of Bob and Phil's musical team in the movie?
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Wallace and Davis
- Who directed White Christmas?
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Michael Curtiz
- Who portrayed General Waverly?
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Dean Jagger
- Which studio released White Christmas?
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Paramount
- What war did General Waverly, Phil, and Bob serve in together?
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World War II
- Who portrayed Phil Davis?
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Danny Kaye
- Who owns the inn that they stay at in Vermont?
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General Waverly
- The movie ends with what song?
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White Christmas
- Where did Bob and Phil meet Betty and Judy?
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Florida
- Name the actress that portrayed Betty.
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Rosemary Clooney
- Which person did not sing any of their performed songs?
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Judy
- Where is the ski lodge of General?
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Vermont
- Who wrote the song White Christmas?
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Irving Berlin
- Which star of West Side Story appears in White Christmas?
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George Chakiris
- Which song from the film was nominated for an Oscar?
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Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep
- What rank had Bing's character reached in the Army?
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Captain
- Who provided Vera Ellen's singing voice?
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Trudy Stevens
- Name the resort where Bob, Phil, Betty, and Judy stay?
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Columbia Inn
- Name the club where Phil and Bob first see Judy and Betty in White Christmas?
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Novello's
- What actor instead of Danny Kaye was initially in mind to play Phil Davis in White Christmas?
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Fred Astaire
- How many years older than Rosemary Clooney was Bing Crosby when filming White Christmas?
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Bing Crosby was 25 years older.
- If you were to list the top five grossing movies of 1954, where would White Christmas sit on the list?
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At number one
- Who was the granddaughter in white Christmas?
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Anne Whitfield