Movies
The Nightmare Before Christmas has been a spooky December alternative for over 20 years, but which holiday is also prominently featured in the film?
Halloween
Complete the Wham! Christmas lyrics: “Last Christmas I gave you my heart/ The very next day…”
You gave it away
What is your star sign if you are born on Christmas Day?
Capricorn
What is usually done under mistletoe?
Kissing
What name is given to small sausages wrapped bacon?
Pigs in blankets
What's the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
True or false: "Jingle Bells" was always intended to be a Christmas song.
False. "Jingle Bells" was written by James Pierpont while he experienced homesickness. Though debated, some believe it was originally written for the Thanksgiving program at his father's church.
In what type of building was the baby Jesus born in?
A stable
Why do Americans hang Christmas stockings?
To fill with gifts and small treats.
True or false: George Washington loved eggnog.
True
Where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind in Home Alone?
Paris
What's the most popular Christmas song of all time?
The most recorded Christmas song of all time is "Silent Night," whereas "White Christmas" holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling single.
Which country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
True or false: Sending Christmas cards is no longer a popular tradition.
False! Though numbers are down from previous years, over 1.6 billion cards are sold in stores around Christmas.
Before turkey, the traditional Christmas dinner included a pig’s head smothered in mustard. True or false?
True
The Polar Express became a huge holiday favourite in the mid-2000s. Star Tom Hanks worked overtime playing multiple roles, but how many characters did he play?
6
Complete the lyric: “He’s making a list and checking it twice/ gonna find out who’s naughty and nice…”
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Which ocean can Christmas Island be found in?
Indian Ocean
Which fruit is traditionally put inside a Christmas stocking?
Orange/Tangerine
What is the most popular vegetarian alternative to a turkey dinner at Christmas?
Nut roast
Which US President made a cameo appearance in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?
Donald Trump
In 1975 and 1991 the same song by the same artist went to Christmas number one, what was it?
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
Was Christmas ever outlawed in America?
Yes. From 1659 to 1681, the Puritans did not allow Christmas to be celebrated, going so far as to officially outlaw celebrating the date.
In Estonia, where will a lot of families traditionally go on Christmas Eve?
To the sauna
Back in Tudor times, what did women who wanted to find a husband eat in the hope of finding a partner?
Gingerbread men