Christmas
The events in which famous ballet take place on Christmas Eve?
The Nutcracker
In Charles Dickens’s classic A Christmas Carol, what is Scrooge’s first name?
Ebenezer
In the song “Frosty the Snowman”, what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat (magic hat)
Which country does Stollen come from?
Germany
This seven-day African-American cultural holiday celebrates values like unity, creativity, and faith.
Kwanzaa
Which country started the practice of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
In The Polar Express, what trinket does the boy take from Santa’s sleigh?
A Bell
What do the Mean Girls cast sing at the Christmas talent show?
Jingle Bell Rock
In which country is it now traditional to eat KFC for a Christmas dinner?
Japan
During Hanukkah, children often play this spinning-top game.
dreidel
Which company started to feature the modern-looking Santa in its ads in the 1930s?
Coca-Cola
In Home Alone, who helps Kevin escape from the burglars?
His neighbor
Which famous band sang Last Christmas?
WHAM!
Which Christmas desert is inspired by a pagan fireplace tradition?
Yule Log
In many countries, families eat a special “King’s Cake” that traditionally hides this small object inside.
Baby figurine
Which fruit used to be a popular stocking stuffer?
Oranges
What is it about Christmas that upsets Charlie Brown in A Charlie Brown Christmas?
The commercialization of Christmas
What Christmas song holds the record as the best-selling single of all time?
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
Which spirit is added to butter and served with Christmas pudding?
Brandy
In Iceland, children place shoes on windowsills to receive gifts from these 13 holiday figures.
Yule Lads
What were the first artificial Christmas trees made of?
Goose feathers
In Elf, Buddy the Elf names the four main food groups of his diet – candy, candy canes, candy corns, and… what is the fourth food group?
Syrup
Which Christmas carol was the first song ever broadcast from space?
Jingle Bells was played by astronauts aboard Gemini 6A in 1965 as a festive prank, using a harmonica and bells smuggled aboard.
Sufganiyot are that are traditionally eaten during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. What is it
deep-fried jelly doughnuts
In Sweden’s city of Gävle, this massive festive animal statue is built each year—and often burned down.
Gävle Goat