Ho Ho Ho
One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?
Cupid
What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
Eggnog
Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
The Elf on the Shelf
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The Polar Express
What’s the name of the family featured in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
The Griswolds
What phrase made popular in the book “A Christmas Carol” expresses annoyance with cheery holiday celebrations?
Bah humbug!
What cartoon character’s name is used to indicate a small, thin, or just plain undesirable Christmas tree?
Charlie Brown
What do children typically get in their stockings if they’re on the Naughty List?
A lump of coal
How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
Eight (no Rudolph!)
What name is given to small sausages wrapped in bacon, a staple at a British Christmas dinner?
Pigs in a blanket
What spice is traditionally sprinkled on top of eggnog?
Nutmeg
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
What beloved Christmas song was recorded by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano in 1970?
Feliz Navidad
In “A Christmas Story,” what happens to Ralphie’s friend as a result of a “triple-dog dare” from another classmate?
He gets his tongue stuck to a flagpole.
In the United States, over 2 billion of these are sent each year at Christmastime.
Christmas cards
What type of plant is often hung in doorways, encouraging people to kiss?
Mistletoe.
According to the "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch," how cuddly is the Grinch?
As cuddly as a cactus.
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?
Pipers piping
In “The Chipmunk Song,” what do the chipmunks want for Christmas besides a plane that loops the loop?
A hula hoop
Which of Santa’s reindeer was the subject of a 1989 movie starring Sam Elliot?
Prancer
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?
Krampus
According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
Candy canes
What’s the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend in the “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” television special?
Clarice
What holiday is celebrated the day after Christmas in the UK, Canada, Australia, and other countries?
Boxing Day
In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” what was Mr. Scrooge’s first name?
Ebenezer
“Miracle on 34th Street” centers on what real-life department store?
Macy’s
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola