Can You Guess These Christmas Movies From Partial Character Lists?


By Carolyn Coons
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'Tis the season to stay home, curl up with a cozy blanket, and binge Christmas movies! 

Did you know that Home Alone is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time at the U.S. box officeHow the Grinch Stole Christmas, directed by 2003 National Medal of Arts recipient Ron Howard, is not far behind in the #2 spot. Hint: these movies are also the answers to two of our quiz questions. Test your knowledge of some of the most popular Christmas movies, including rom coms, action films, and family favorites below. 

Can you guess the holiday film from its partial character list?

  1. Michael Hobbs, Walter Hobbs, Jovie
  2. Amanda Woods, Iris Simpkins, Arthur Abbott
  3. Kevin, Harry, Marv
  4. Hans Gruber, Al Powell, Dwayne T. Robinson 
  5. Ralphie Parker, Schwartz, Miss Shields 
  6. Max, Augustus MayWho, Martha May Whovier,
  7. Scott Calvin, Charlie Calvin, Bernard
  8. Lucy Eleanor Moderatz, Jack Callaghan, Peter Callaghan 
  9. Kris Kringle, Doris Walker, Fred Gailey
  10. Jack, Sally, Oogie Boogie

Find the answers below!

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Answers

  1. Elf
  2. The Holiday
  3. Home Alone
  4. Die Hard
  5. A Christmas Story
  6. How the Grinch Stole Christmas
  7. The Santa Clause
  8. While You Were Sleeping
  9. Miracle on 34th Street
  10. The Nightmare Before Christmas

Let us know how you did on the quiz at @NEAArts on Twitter!