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Who was the star of the Christmas movie, Jingle All the Way
Arnold Schwarzenegger
What milk-based beverage is available around the Christmas holiday and comes in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions? This drink originated in medieval Britain
Eggnog
The legend of Santa Claus is associated with which saint or monk?
Saint Nicholas
December 26th, the day after Christmas is celebrated as?
Boxing Day
What’s the most popular Christmas play featuring toys that come to life?
The Nutcracker
What is the first name of Scrooge, the principal character of the movie (and book), A Christmas Carol
Ebenezer
The red and white costume of Father Christmas was allegedly first introduced by which drink manufacturer?
Coca-Cola
Which was the last US state to declare an official holiday for Christmas?
Oklahoma
Panettone is Italian sweet bread with dried fruit that is popular around Europe over the Christmas period, where did it originate from?
Milan
Name the eight original Reindeer.
Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Dasher, Prancer, Vixen, Dancer, and Donner
Rudolph came later
What was the name of the animated Christmas movie featuring Tom Hanks
The Polar Express
Visions of which sweet food danced in children’s heads as they slept, according to Clement Clarke Moore’s poem “‘Twas the Night before Christmas”?
Sugarplums
Which of these was not a gift given by the ‘Wise Men’ to Baby Jesus – gold, silver, myrrh, or frankincense?
Silver
In Belgium how many times does St. Nicholas visit each house?
TWO
In Belgium, St. Nicholas pays two visits to each house. On December 4 he comes to find out how each child has behaved. On the evening of December 6 (the feast day of St. Nicholas), he returns to leave presents for those who have been good, and he leaves switches for those who have been bad.
Traditions of Christmas around the world will tell you that Santa Claus is known by many names. What is the French name for Santa Claus?
Père Noël
What Rankin/Bass stop-motion classic movie was the aesthetic for "Elf" based on?
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
What dish was served by Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol? Also mentioned in the song We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Figgy Pudding
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
Birth
In Israel, special celebrations are held at the site of Jesus's birth. In which town or city do these celebrations take place?
Bethlehem
In total, how many spirits/ghosts visited Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?
4- Marley, Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmases Yet to Come
John Hughes wrote Home Alone, what other popular Christmas movie did he write?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
When did Coca-Cola start featuring Santa in their ads?
In the 1920s, but in 1931, Coca-Cola commissioned illustrator Haddon Sundblom to paint Santa for Christmas advertisements.
In what decade did NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command, formerly CONAD) start tracking Santa on Christmas Eve?
The 1950’s (specifically 1955)
The NORAD Tracks Santa program officially started on December 24th, 1955 and has continued every year since. In 2004 Google started tracking Santa as well.
Orthodox churches that follow the old Julian calendar will celebrate Christmas on
January 7th
When was the first tree put up at the Rockefeller Center?
1933