Christmas Songs
What song tells the story of a snowman brought to life?
"Frosty the Snowman"
True or false? Christmas was not always celebrated on December 25th.
True – there is no mention of the specific date for the birth of Jesus Christ.
What’s the name of Anna and Elsa’s Kingdom in Frozen?
Arendelle
What is the name of the traditional Italian cake eaten at Christmas?
Panettone
Which two zodiac signs fall in December?
Sagittarius and Capricorn
According to the song, how many times does Santa Claus check his list?
Twice
True or false? Santa Claus has always been depicted as a jolly fella in a red suit.
False – the modern image of Santa in red was devised by the Coca-Cola company in 1931 as part of the advertising campaign.
In the Christmas hit film ‘Home Alone’ which city did Macaulay Culkin’s family visit, leaving him behind?
Paris
Which fruit was often found in children’s Christmas stockings in the UK and considered to be a luxury?
An orange
St. Stephens Day falls on which date in December?
26th (also known as Boxing Day)
In which Christmas song is Santa encouraged to "hurry down the chimney tonight"?
True or false? Gifts-giving in the mid-winter has both Christian and Pagan origins.
True – For Christians giving gifts mimics the Wise Men who brought gifts for baby Jesus. But many other traditions such as the Ancient Romans and their mid-winter festival of Saturnalia also gave gifts.
In which movie does a reluctant postman befriend a reclusive toymaker and starts a Christmas tradition?
Klaus
In Japan, which famous fast food restaurant brand is a traditional Christmas treat?
KFC
According to the ancient Roman calendar, December was which number month of the year?
10th
What’s the second line of "I’m dreaming of a white Christmas"?
"Just like the ones I used to know"
True or false? Santa has his own Canadian postal code.
True – It is HOH OHO
"Let it Snow" famously plays out at the end of which 1988 action adventure film?
Die Hard
Why do we eat chocolate log at Christmas time?
Pagan tradition of burning the Yule log – a special log for the fire
Winter solstice in the Northern hemisphere falls on either of which two dates?
21st or 22nd December
What is the bestselling Christmas song of all time?
a. “All I Want For Christmas Is You”
b. “Jingle Bells”
c. “Last Christmas”
d. “White Christmas”
d. “White Christmas”
True or false? Jingle Bells is the most recorded song.
False – Silent Night is the most recorded song, and there have been over 700 different versions since the 1970s.
Which tough guy actor was the star of the 1996 film "Jingle All The Way"?
Arnold Schwarzenneger
In the old days, women in England who wanted to find a husband ate what at Christmas for good luck?
Gingerbread men
What is the name of the celebration, observed from 26th December to 1st January that celebrates African heritage?
Kwanzaa