TRADITIONS
What do people traditionally kiss under during Christmas?
Mistletoe
In The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, how many sizes did the Grinch’s heart grow?
Three sizes
What is the name of Taylor's dog?
Winston!
What treat is traditionally left out by children on Christmas Eve?
Milk and cookies
In Alpine folklore, what horned creature is said to punish naughty children during the Christmas season, often appearing with chains and a bundle of birch sticks?
Krampus
What popular Christmas tradition involves a scout sent by Santa to watch over children and report their behavior?
Elf on the Shelf
In the movie Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris, France
Sammie and Chanel!
What are the three most popular names for the jolly figure who is known for his red suit and white beard?
Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas (or St. Nick) and Kris Kringle
What holiday movie generates about $300 million annually in revenue from its holiday screenings?
Home Alone
What country is credited with starting the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
In The Santa Clause, what does Bernard give to Charlie as a gift to serve as a reminder of the North Pole and the new role Scott Calvin has taken on as Santa Claus?
A snowglobe
Known to find joy in being able to contribute to something larger than themselves, Virgos often take on behind-the-scenes tasks to ensure things run smoothly for those around them. Who is our Virgo?
Lorena!
How many OG reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve?
Eight reindeer (Rudolph later added as #9)
The average American plans to spend about $X on holiday gifts and festivities each year?
(must be within $200)
$1,000
In what country does a witch named La Befana deliver gifts to children on Epiphany Eve instead of Santa Claus?
Italy
In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what profession did Hermey the elf want to pursue when he grew up?
Dentist
What was Precious' first role at HCP?
Specialist, Enrollment!
Santa’s red suit became popular in modern culture largely due to which company’s holiday advertisements in the 1930s?
Coca-Cola
The world record for the largest Christmas light display was set in 2014 with over 3 million lights on display. What country was this?
Philippines
In Japan what fast food chain is traditionally eaten for Christmas dinner?
KFC
In A Christmas Story, what is the message revealed to Ralphie when using the "Little Orphan Annie" decoder?
"Be sure to drink your Ovaltine."
What is the distance from LJ (Pacific Beach) to Heidi (Vista) in miles?
(answer must be within 5 miles)
36 MILES!
What was the original name of Santa Claus, derived from the Dutch name for St. Nicholas?
Sinterklaas
Where was the tallest Christmas tree in the U.S. displayed?
The tallest Christmas tree was displayed at Northgate Shopping Center in Seattle, Washington, in 1950.