Decision Science Festive Fun

Which film’s main character is called Buddy?

• Nightmare Before Christmas

• Elf

• Santa Paws

• Scrooged

Which actor played Ebenezer Scrooge and all three ghosts in the 2009 Hollywood version of ‘A Christmas Carol’?

• Kermit the Frog

• Micheal Caine

• Patrick Stewart

• Jim Carrey

How many roles does Tom Hanks play in Polar Express

• 2

• 3

• 1

• 5

Answer explanation

Hanks plays five roles in the film including that of a small child (whose voice would later be dubbed in by Daryl Sabara). Initially Zemeckis considered having him play every role, but after trying this, Hanks grew exhausted, and they whittled down the number.

What is Father Christmas known as in ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’?

• Sandy Claws

• Oogie Boogie

• Mister Christmas

• Saint Nicholas

In the Christmas hit film ‘Home Alone’ which city did Kevin’s family visit, leaving him behind?

• Shermer, Illinois

• Chicago

• New York

• Paris

Which boy band had the UK Christmas Number one spot in 1994 with ‘Stay Another Day’?

• Take That

• East 17

• Blue

• F!ve

Which band scored an unlikely Christmas No. 1 in 2009 thanks to a public revolt against winners of ‘The X Factor’?

• The Pogues

• Metallica

• Slipknot

• Rage Against The Machine

Eartha Kitt had a hit with Santa Baby in the 1950s. Who re-recorded it in 2003?

• Macy Gray

• Miss Piggy

• Madonna

• Alicia Keys

In the Fairytale of New York song, what were the boys of the NYPD choir singing?

• Galway Girl

• Galway Bay

• Go Away

• Santa Baby

In ‘Last Christmas’ who does the singer give his heart to?

• Santa

• Someone Special

• The Members of Wham!

• Ski lift Operator