Can you find 50 Christmas movie items in this mind-boggling puzzle in under 60 seconds?
ONLY eagle-eyed readers can find the 50 Christmas movie items hidden in this mind-boggling puzzle.
Based on the most loved festive films, there are a lot of movie-inspired objects hidden in this busy yuletide scene that need to be found.
The puzzle includes everything from Buddy’s ‘World’s Best Cup of Coffee’ Mug in Elf to the bell jar as featured in George’s office in It’s a Wonderful Life.
With other nods to the likes of A Christmas Story, Love Actually, and The Muppet Christmas Carol.
It comes after a poll of 2,000 movie fans voted the McCallister’s home as the ultimate place to spend Christmas.
Second place went to the traditional English cottage which was home to Kate Winslet’s Iris in the 2006 favourite The Holiday.
And coming in at number three is Jamie’s picturesque lakeside French villa in Love Actually.
While the White home from White Christmas and It’s a Wonderful Life’s Bailey residence capped off the top five.
The study was commissioned by Latimer Homes, which has transformed two of its show homes at Islington Wharf in Manchester and Cocoa Gardens in York into winter wonderlands.
Both locations feature famous memorabilia from some of the most loved Christmas movies of all time.
“The McCallister home has become a symbol of Christmas for movie fans everywhere,” said Stephen Maskill, regional sales manager for the home builder.
“It’s cosy charm, twinkling lights, and festive chaos perfectly capture the magic of the holiday season.
“It’s also a key inspiration for reimagining our show homes, incorporating trinkets and nods to beloved festive film classics.”
It also emerged 80% said seeing all the decorated homes in festive flicks gets them more in the mood for the holiday season.
A further 63% would love to visit some of the magical Christmassy locations which make these films so special.
With 30% loving the idea of reliving Home Alone 2 in New York City throughout December.
But 60% recognise films have had a lot of influence when it comes to how we celebrate Christmas.
Top 10 Christmas film family homes
- The McCallister’s home (Home Alone)
- The Cottage (The Holiday)
- Jamie’s French Villa (Love Actually)
- The White family home (White Christmas)
- The Bailey family house (It’s a Wonderful Life)
- The Griswold family house (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation)
- Buddy’s New York apartment (Elf)
- The Kringle family home (The Santa Clause)
- The Beale family home (Miracle on 34th Street)
- The Horton family house (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
Of these, 32% think they have made us desire a white Christmas, and 32% also reckon they have had an influence over how we decorate our homes.
When it comes to making things festive, respondents spend an average of three hours getting it picture perfect.
Of those polled, 44% described their Christmas decorating style as traditional, using classic colours, such as red, green, gold, and silver.
While 15% incorporate modern decoration – which uses sleek, minimalistic design with contemporary colours.
But 12% are going for a vintage look using antique decorations from past decades.
What to look out for in the puzzle
- The Bell Jar – It’s a Wonderful Life
- The Leg Lamp – A Christmas Story
- Griswold Family Christmas Tree – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
- Buddy’s Mug – Elf
- A towel – Scrooged
- We believe sign – National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
- Chains – A Christmas Carol
- Pink Bunny Suit – A Christmas Story
- Merry Christmas Card – Love Actually
- Santa – The Santa Clause
- Reindeer – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
- Elf hat – Elf
- Sleigh Bells – The Polar Express
- Scrooges Top Hat – A Muppets Christmas Carol
- Turbo Man – Jingle All the Way
- Jack Skellington’s Dog – The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Muppets – The Muppets Christmas Carol
- Gremlin – Gremlins
- Christmas Bell – It’s a Wonderful Life
- Tarantula – Home Alone
- MAX Dog Bowl – The Grinch
- Walkie Talkie – Die Hard
- Drum – Little Drummer Boy
- Letter to Santa – The Christmas Chronicles
- Candy Spaghetti – Elf
- Christmas Jumper – Arthur Christmas
- The Snowman – The Snowman
- Joni Mitchell LP – Love Actually
- Grinches Arm – The Grinch
- Golden Ticket – The Polar Express
- Scarf – Jack Frost
- Kermit the Frog – The Muppet Christmas Carol
- Pigeons – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
- Pink Elephant – Bad Santa
- Moose Mug – National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
- Mrs. Claus’ Ring – The Santa Clause 2
- Lassos the Moon Canvas – It’s a Wonderful Life
- Christmas Town Door – Nightmare Before Christmas
- Paint Cans – Home Alone
- Snow Globe – Santa Clause
- Dollar Bill – Miracle on 34th Street
- Etch A Sketch – Elf
- Tangled Xmas Lights – National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
- Fake Beard – Bad Santa
- White Vest – Die Hard
- Blue Soup – Bridget Jones’ diary
- Mr Napkin Head – The Holiday
- Kevin Shaving – Home Alone
- Ebenezer Scrooge – Scrooge
- Christmas Ham – Christmas with the Kranks
The research, conducted via OnePoll.com, also found it is important for 77% to deck the halls with their family, as 83% reckon Christmas truly starts when the decorations go up.
“Festive film settings don’t just inspire movie magic, they influence how we decorate and celebrate at home,” Stephen said.
“We know how important it is for people to celebrate in their own way in their own space, and having a place to call your own might be easier than you think.
“We’d invite people to come visit us to find out more.”