Various Christmas Cinema
True or false: An episode of MythBusters proved that a tongue CAN instantly get stuck to a freezing pole à la A Christmas Story.
True!
The Grinch's heart is said to be how many sizes too small?
Two
What is the estimated percentage of American children that believe in Santa Claus (under the age of eight)?
85%, the average age they stop believing is eight.
How many years does it take to grow the average-sized Christmas Tree (Between 1-25 years)?
15 years.
Fun Fact: Approximately 35 million living Christmas trees are sold each year in the U.S.; more than 45 million are planted.
How long did it take Mariah Carey to write, "All I Want For Christmas Is You", the number one Christmas song on Spotify?
A. 1 hour 25 minutes
B. 30 minutes
C. 15 minutes
D. 2 hours
What are the two highest-grossing Christmas movies of all time? Bonus 100 points for correct order:
1.
2.
1. The Grinch (2018)
2. Home Alone
What is the name of the Grinch's love interest?
Martha May
In which country is it tradition to enjoy KFC at Christmas?
A. Taiwan
B. Russia
C. Japan
D. Ireland
C. Japan. What started as a marketing campaign in 1970's has now evolved into a widely adopted tradition of eating a bucket of some good ol' KFC chicken to celebrate Christmas!
In what century was eggnog first consumed?
A. 13th Century
B. 14th Century
C. 15th Century
D. 16th Century
A. 13th Century
What is the most recorded Christmas song?
"Silent Night", which has accumulated over 733 recorded versions since 1978.
What year did The Polar Express get released? (Between 2000 and 2010)
2004
What famous director almost directed The Grinch before Ron Howard?
A. Tim Burton
B. Steven Spielberg
C. William Nevarez
D. James Cameron
A. Tim Burton
_________ billion Christmas cards are sent in the U.S. each year.
3 billion.
In What Country Is It Traditional To Hide A Pickle Ornament In The Christmas Tree, With The Finder Receiving An Extra Gift?
A. Germany
B. Norway
C. Belgium
D. Italy
A. Germany
How much money does Paul McCartney earn from royalties each year from "Wonderful Christmastime"?
A. $175,000
B. $1million
C. $155,000
D. $400,000
A song widely regarded as the worst song ever recorded, McCartney makes a whopping $400,000 (D) each year!
In what movie does the main character eat cotton balls at the doctor's office?
Elf
What year was the Grinch released?
Between 1997-2005
2000
How long does the average Christmas tree take to grow? (1-20 years)
The average Christmas tree takes up to 15 years to grow to its full form.
Which fruit is traditionally included inside a Christmas stocking?
An orange or clementine
In "The 12 Days of Christmas", what did their true love send on day FOUR?
Four calling birds!
How many characters did Tom Hanks play in the Polar Express? (Bonus 100 points for whomever can name the most characters)
Seven: The conductor, The Hero Boy (not the voice but the movements), Santa Claus, The Narrator, The Hero Boy's Dad, The Hobo Ghost on the Train, The Ebenezer Scrooge Puppet
What gift did Mayor Augustus May Who, the mayor of Whoville give the Grinch?
An electric razor.
Which country temporarily banned tinsel because of the toxic led found inside?
A. Germany
B. The United States
C. Norway
D. Cameroon
B! It used to be made from real silver, but was banned until it was made of safer materials such as plastic and aluminum.
Bounceberry is another name for which Christmas berry?
Cranberry
Name all 9 reindeer. Now!
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph