Christmas riddles: Can you guess what these films are?

MANILA, Philippines – Every Christmas, it has been part of the celebration to watch Yuletide-themed movies together with loved ones. Most of the time, the same movies are played year after year. But no matter how many times these films have been seen, they never fail to bring excitement and warmth. So, if you think you’ve seen them all, then try and solve these riddles about holiday films.

1. This cute, witty boy is lost in New York and left alone in his home.

a. Kevin Cane            b. Kevin McCallister

c. Elf                        d. Kris Kringle

2. After the ghosts from three different timelines came to haunt him, he vows to change for the good.

a. Donald Duck         b. The Grinch

c. Jack Frost            d. Ebenezer Scrooge

3. This mother and her daughter don’t believe in Santa but it seems like Santa Claus himself has come to make them believe.

a. Miracle on the 34th St.                    b. Santa Clause

c. The Nightmare Before Christmas     d. Elf

4. Just when they thought they could escape the busyness of Christmas, this couple needs to prepare for it at the last minute.

a. Home for the Holidays  b. Christmas with the Kranks

c. Home Alone                d. The Grinch

5. He is green, looks scary, hates Christmas and plans to ruin it. Be careful of the ______.

a. Shrek      b. Tree      c. Grinch      d. Krampus

6. Don’t let anger rule over you and be careful for what you wish for. It may come and a monster might appear.

a. Krampus               b. Scrooge

c. Jack Skellington    d. Santa Claus

7. It may seem unusual to have such a horror movie at Christmas but it doesn’t matter, as long as Santa is the hero.

a. A Christmas Carol       b. A Christmas Horror Story

c. Polar Express             d. Elf

8. How playful destiny can be? Two brokenhearted people decide to swap houses on holidays only to find out that new love awaits them.

a. The Holiday           b. Holiday Express

c. The Last Holiday    d. Love Actually

9. Don’t believe in Santa? Then come take an express ride to the wonderful land of magic, snow and cheers.

a. Hogwart’s Train      b. Holiday Express

c. Golden Compass   d. Polar Express

10. Different lives, different issues, shown in this one Christmas movie that will bring laughter, love and lessons for the season.

a. Love Actually         b. Home Alone

c. Deck the Halls       d. All I Want for Christmas

11. He’s no elf but he’s raised as one. But this man has to finally find his true identity. Will he fit into where he’s supposed to belong to or would he rather go back to where he grew up?

a. Buddy     b. Dopey      c. Doc     d. Rudolph

12. This film shows that the reason for the season is the birth of a special baby boy named Jesus.

a. The Nativity           b. The Passion

c. The Baby              d. Three Men and a Baby

13. No more war, no more fighting. It may be unlikely to watch a war movie during Christmastime but this one shows that the spirit of Christmas is peace and love.

a. Platoon                 b. Black Hawk Down

c. Joyeux Noel          d. The Great Raid

14. Two neighbors compete over who has got the grandest and brightest Christmas decorations. Will they ever learn about the true meaning of Christmas?

a. Deck the Halls       b. Home Alone

c. Santa Clause         d. Jack Frost

15. Where is this amazing toy store in New York that Kevin went to? Here he met the humble and kind owner Mr. Duncan.

a. Toys n’ Duncan          b. Toys R’ Us

c. Duncan’s Toy Chest   d. Duncan’s Place

16. John McClane was just supposed to attend a Christmas party at his wife’s company but it turns to be a night he never expects. What is the name of the building?

a. Nakatomi Bldg.      b. Nakatomi Plaza

c. Takeshi’s Castle     d. NY Bldg,

17. Who is this strange man from Halloween Town? He’s going to visit a town he never knew existed.

a. Mr. Pumpkin          b. Krampus

c. Mr. Frankenstein    d. Jack Skellington

18. This classic Christmas film is about a depressed and suicidal man. His angel comes to the rescue and lets him realize how important his life is.

a. It’s a Wonderful Life     b. The Preacher’s Wife

c. The Angel                   d. Miracle on the 34th St.

19. Only these four would be considered as the main food groups for all of Santa’s elves.

a. Cola, Cake, Corn, Caramel

b. Candy, Candy Canes, Candy Corns and Syrup

c. Meat, vegetables, fruit and carbohydrates

d. Beef, pork, chicken and more meat

20. These two dads are competing to be the best. So on Christmas Day, they fight over this action-figure that both their sons wish to have. What is the name of this toy?

a. Transformers         b. Turbo-Man

c. Turbo X                 d. Mega-man

Answer Key: 1.) b   2.) d   3.) a   4.) b   5.) c   6.) a   7.) b   8.) a   9.) d   10.) a   11.) a  12.) a  13.) c  14.) a  15.) c  16.) b  17.) d  18.) a  19.) b  20.) b

Test Result:

1-5 points.  It’s okay. Maybe you just need more time to recall all the Christmas movies; and the best time to do that is now!

6-10 points.  You’re catching up well. You might need a little more warm-up then you’ll be fine this Christmas.

11-15 points. You know these answers in your heart and mind. Probably just need to have a movie time and it will all come back.

16-20 points. Ho! Ho! Ho! Are you excited for the season or what? You are probably the best candidate as a host for Christmas movie events.