Christmas History
Before Santa Claus, what real-life person inspired many of the stories about gift-giving during the holidays?
St. Nicholas
In Home Alone, what city are the McCallisters traveling to when Kevin is left behind?
Paris
Which Christmas character is known for asking, "Can I have a warm hug?"
Olaf
What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Max
What striped Christmas candy is peppermint flavored?
Candy Cane
Which famous Christmas character was originally created as part of a department store advertising promotion?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
What is the first gift of Christmas given in The Polar Express?
A silver bell
What is the name of the little girl who befriends the Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Cindy Lou Who
How many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh when Rudolph is included?
9
What holiday drink is made with milk, cream, sugar, and spices?
Eggnog
What was the original title of the song "Jingle Bells"?
One Horse Open Sleigh
What is the name of the angel in It's a Wonderful Life?
Clarence
In the movie Elf, what is the name of the human raised by elves?
Buddy
Which TV channel is famous for showing Christmas movies during July?
Hallmark Channel
Which of these holiday foods would be the MOST difficult to eat during a July heatwave?
Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows
What organization began tracking Santa after receiving a mistaken phone call in 1955?
NORAD (originally CONAD)
In A Christmas Story, what department store Santa does Ralphie visit?
Higbee's
In A Christmas Carol, who is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come?
Ebenezer Scrooge
What country is commonly associated with bringing indoor Christmas trees into tradition?
Germany
What cookie is often shaped like a person?
Gingerbread Man
According to historical accounts, what material were some of the earliest artificial Christmas trees made from?
Dyed goose feathers
What is Buddy the Elf's biological father's name in Elf?
Walter Hobbs
In The Nutcracker, what is the name of the girl who receives the magical nutcracker?
Clara
list only Santa’s traditional reindeer
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph
What holiday side dish often includes marshmallows and sweet potatoes?
Sweet Potato Casserole