Christmas 1
Before turkey was common, what meat was often served at Christmas in England?
Goose or boar’s head
In “Jingle Bells,” what kind of sleigh is mentioned?
One-horse open sleigh
Which two of Santa’s reindeer names come from weather phenomena?
Donner (thunder) and Blitzen (lightning)
What is the pie that is often served at Christmas in the UK?
Mince pie
Which U.S. president banned Christmas trees in the white house?
Theodore Roosevelt
Which country invented candy canes?
Germany
What Christmas song is the best-selling single of all time?
White Christmas
What color are mistletoe berries?
white
Which U.S. state was the first to recognize Christmas?
Alabama
What was the most popular Christmas toy in 1983?
cabbage patch kids
In The Polar Express (2004), what is the first gift of Christmas?
A silver bell from Santa’s sleigh
What is Santa’s mailing address?
123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888, according to the U.S. Postal Service
What type of tree is most commonly used as a Christmas tree in the United States?—
Fraser Fir
Which U.S. state has a town named Santa Claus?
Indiana
Which U.S. state has a town named North Pole?
Alaska
The poinsettia plant originates from which country?
Mexico
How long does it take for the average Christmas tree to grow to its full size?
Seven years for a typical 6- to 7-foot tree
Which U.S. state produces the most Christmas trees each year?
Oregon
In New Zealand, Christmas occurs during what season?
Since New Zealand is located in the Southern Hemisphere, Dec. 25 occurs during the summer.
In The Santa Clause (1994), what is Scott Calvin’s job before he becomes Santa?
A toy company executive
In Will Ferrell’s Elf, what’s the first rule in the Code of The Elves?
Treat every day like it’s Christmas.
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what article of clothing made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat.
What’s the name of the animated Christmas film in which Tom Hanks voices many of the characters?
The Polar Express.
During the Christmas season, how many Lego sets are sold every second?
28
What holiday song was the first one played in space?
“Jingle Bells,” in 1965