FILM
What color is the ornament Charlie Brown puts on his tree?
Red
In "Frosty the Snowman", what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
The image/figure of Santa Claus can be traced back to the god _______ in Nordic tradition.
Odin
Famously giving Santa a pull along his sleigh
Reindeer
How many towns in America are named “Christmas”?
Two. Michigan and Florida.
In A Christmas Carol, what is the name of the ghost who visits Scrooge first?
Ghost of Christmas Past
Who sang ‘Blue Christmas’ in 1957?
Elvis
Sprinkling yule logs with red wine is one of this country’s Christmas Eve traditions.
France
Are Santa's reindeer male or female?
Female
What are people expected to do under mistletoe?
Kiss
What is the #1 most popular Christmas movie? (IMDb)
Home Alone
Which song begins with ‘Oh, the weather outside is frightful’?
Let It Snow!
The roots of the strange modern tradition of the “Christmas Pickle” ornament in the U.S. has been attributed to this country, although most people in said country have never heard of the Christmas Pickle!
Germany
What animal is intrinsically linked to Christmas in Scandinavian culture?
Goat
Where is the world-famous Christmas tree placed in New York City?
Rockefeller Center
What Christmas song does Buddy sing with Jovie in the shower in Elf?
Baby It's Cold Outside
In which Christmas song are the lyrics ‘City sidewalks, busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style’ found?
Silver Bells
Instead of just one Santa, this country is visited by thirteen “Yule Lads.”
Iceland
Having brought the three wise men to Bethlehem, they’re a classic part of any Christmas nativity.
Camels
According to the Bible, what did the three wise men bring Baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
In the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas, what song does Jack Skellington sing when he discovers Christmas Town?
Whats This?
What language was ‘Silent Night’ originally written in?
German
Eel is a traditional part of a seafood-centric Christmas Eve meal in this country.
Italy
Symbolise the giving and receiving of Christmas cards
Red Robin
What is the official Christmas flower in North America?
The poinsettia
What is the name of the train conductor in The Polar Express?
The Conductor
Which band recorded ‘Last Christmas’ in 1984?
WHAM!
This country’s folk tradition has it that mischievous Kallikantazari, or hobgoblins, rise from the underground to wreak havoc during the 12 days of Christmas. To make sure they disappear, priests travel to homes on the day of the Epiphany, January 6, and bless them with holy water.
Greece
A symbol of long journeys to see family at Christmas time
Donkeys
Name all 9 of Santas Reindeer
(Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph)
How many lights were on the Griswold's house in Christmas Vacation?
25,000
Which Christmas song holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling single of all time?
White Christmas
This country’s culinary traditions include serving 12 dishes meant to give good luck for the next 12 months. For Catholics, it’s meant to reflect the number of Apostles.
Poland
Half-goat, half-demon, he’s Santa’s evil counterpart and punishes the naughty children, while Santa leaves gifts for the nice ones.
Krampus
In what year did Christmas (December 25) officially become a national holiday?
1870
In the movie A Charlie Brown Christmas, who helps Charlie Brown find a Christmas tree?
Linus
What is the opening line of ‘The Christmas Song’ popularly sung by Nat King Cole?
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire
Christmas has only been widely celebrated in this country for the last few decades as a non-religious holiday and Kentucky Fried Chicken is the popular choice for a Christmas Eve meal.
Japan
Cheeky, always up for a laugh, but ultimately a key part of Santa’s workshop.
Elves
What classic Christmas treat did the fairytale Hansel and Gretel inspire?
Ginger bread houses
In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, which American President makes a cameo in the film?
Donald Trump
Which Christmas song was written during the Cuban Missile Crisis and is a plea for peace?
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Christmas was banned in this island country from 1969 to 1998.
Cuba
Belsnickel, is the character who visits homes prior to Christmas to check up on the behavior of the children. What culture derived this figure?
Germany
How many people will return at least one of their Christmas gifts?
2/3 people will return at least one of their gifts.
How many times does the Grinch say jury duty?
6
What Christmas song did John Lennon and Yoko Ono release in 1971?
Happy Xmas (War is Over)
Christmas trees in the western part of this Eastern European country are often decorated with artificial spider webs because of the story of The Christmas Spider.
Ukraine
Stemming from Icelandic Christmas folklore, this evil character is widely feared in the Arctic regions. Most often pictured as a giant troll.
Grylla
According to legend, which U.S. president had his very own eggnog recipe?
A) George Washington
B) James Madison
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) James Monroe
George Washington