Holiday Movies
The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?
Macy's
What holiday is celebrated the day after Christmas in the UK, Canada, Australia, and other countries?
Boxing Day
True or False: Studies show that the average American gains three pounds over the holidays.
False. It’s closer to one pound.
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
In “The Chipmunk Song,” what do the chipmunks want for Christmas besides a plane that loops the loop?
A Hula Hoop
How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
4
Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
Elf on the Shelf
What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
Eggnog
What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells
Which classic Christmas carol contains the lyric “Strike the harp and join the chorus?”
Deck the Halls
What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
Polar Express
What phrase made popular in the book “A Christmas Carol” expresses annoyance with cheery holiday celebrations?
Bah Humbug!
What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?
Fruitcake
What science fiction franchise had its own holiday television special in 1978?
Star Wars
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
Magical Hat
What’s the name of the family featured in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
The Griswolds
The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of what branch of the U.S. military?
The Marines
According to the Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
Hansel and Gretel
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?
Pipers piping
What’s the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend in the “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” television special?
Clarice
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of what bird?
Goose
In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan
The celebrated “Christmas Truce” temporarily halted fighting during what war?
WWI
What Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single ever?
White Christmas