Food and Drink
What Christmas candy is often decorated with red and white stripes?
Candy Cane OR Peppermint
What is Frosty the Snowman's nose made of?
A button
What famous British author published "A Christmas Carol" in 1843?
Charles Dickens
What city does Buddy the Elf travel to in order to find his dad?
New York City
What three gifts did the wise men bring to baby Jesus?
Frankincense, gold, and myrrh
What fruit was traditionally given in children's stockings?
Oranges
What Christmas song is Mariah Carey famous for?
Dr. Seuss's character The Grinch lives at the top of what mountain?
Mount Crumpet
In the movie Home Alone, where is the McCallister family planning to spend their Christmas holiday?
Paris, France
What type of calendar is used to count down the days until Christmas?
An Advent Calendar
What yuletide drink is sometimes called "milk punch"?
Eggnog
What African mammal is requested as a Christmas present in Gayla Peevey's 1953 hit song?
Clement Clark Moore's poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" is more commonly referred to by its first line- what is it?
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Instead of cash, what does Clark Griswold receive from his company as a Christmas bonus?
A year's membership to the Jelly of the Month Club
In what European country did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate?
Germany
Molasses is used to sweeten and give a dark color to what traditional Christmas cookie?
Gingerbread
What German-British composer is well known for his oratorio "Messiah"?
George Frideric Handel OR Handel
American author O. Henry recounts a young couple's struggle and sacrifice to buy each other a meaningful Christmas gift in what short story?
The Gift of the Magi
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Due to a highly successful marketing campaign in the 1970s, many families in Japan eat what American fast food for their Christmas dinner?
Kentucky Fried Chicken
What warm winter drink evolved from the British tradition of going door-to-door offering spiced ale in exchange for gifts?
Wassail
How many "maids a-milking" are gifted in the traditional song "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?
8 OR 40 (if counting cumulatively through the entire song)
What is the title of the 1816 short story by E.T.A. Hoffman that later became the basis for the famous Nutcracker ballet?
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King OR Nussknacker und Mausekönig (originally published in German)
What Italian-American director known for It Happened One Night also directed the 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life?
Frank Capra OR Francesco Rosario Capra
Which US president signed a bill into law recognizing Christmas Day as a federal holiday in 1870?
Ulysses S Grant