Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells...
Christmas classics characters
Treats that you (usually) only get once a year
Things you might not know about Christmas
Oh Christmas Tree
100

In the song "Frosty the Snowman" what made frosty come to life?

What is: An old silk hat (top hat, hat also acceptable) 

100

One of Santa's reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine's Day. Which reindeer is that? 

Who is: Cupid 

100

What much-reveled Christmas treat is known for its long shelf life?

What is: Fruitcake

100

The charity "Toys for Tots" is run by the reserve force of what branch of the US military? 

What is: The Marines 

100

What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver? 

What is: Tinsel 

Fun fact: Tinsel was once banned by the government due to the fact that it contained lead

200

In 1981, Bob and Doug McKenzie released their own version of a classic Christmas song. Which song is it? 

What is: The 12 Days of Christmas

200

In "A Christmas Story", what happens to Ralphie's friend as a result of a "triple-dog dare" from another classmate?

BONUS: What is the friends name? AND/OR who dared the friend? 

What is: He gets his tongue stuck to the flagpole. 


Bonus: Flick gets his tongue stuck to the flagpole/Schwartz dares him to do it 

200

What holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd's staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus? 

What are: Candy Canes

200

In the United States, over 2 billion of these are sent each year at Christmastime. 

What are: Christmas cards

200

What cartoon characters' name is used to indicate a small, thin or just plain undesirable Christmas Tree?

Who is: Charlie Brown 

300

In the TV special "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," what three words best describe the Grinch?

What is: stink, stank, stunk!

300

Who played George Bailey in the Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life" 

Who is: Jimmy Stewart 

300

In the song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", what type of pudding is called for?

What is: Figgy Pudding 

300

What Bing Crosby song is the best selling single ever?

What is: White Christmas 

300

In one oddball (German) tradition, an ornament shaped like what food is hidden on a Christmas Tree? 

What is: A pickle 

400

What is the German name for the song known in English as "O Christmas Tree"? 

What is: "O Tannenbaum"

400

What is the name of the family featured in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"? 

Who are: The Griswalds

400

What Christmas beverage is also known as "Milk Punch"

What is: Eggnog 

400

In 1996, what toy with origins in Sesame Street was a sensation at Christmastime? 

What is: Tickle Me Elmo

400

The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of what bird? 

Hint: "On the 6th day of Christmas my true love gave to me..."

What is: a Goose

500

What song was initially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair? 

What is: "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" 

500

According to folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmas time? 

Who is: Krampus

500

According to Buddy the Elf, What are the four main food groups? 

What is: Candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup
500

In the early 1800's, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale? 

What is: Hansel and Gretel

500

Since 1966, the National Christmas Tree Association has given what prominent family a Christmas tree? 

Who is: the President and first family

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