Santa's Reindeer
It takes a lot of reindeer to get Santa's sleigh around the world on Christmas Eve. Including the one with the red nose, how many reindeer are there?
9
This green, pot-bellied grouch despises Christmas and conspires to steal all the decorations and presents from the cheerful residents of Whoville.
The Grinch
C:
December 24th, the day/evening before Christmas
Christmas Eve
According to Good Housekeeping magazine, this popular soda brand featured Santa Claus in their advertisements in the 1920’s?
Coca-Cola
Mariah Carey is famous for singing this popular Christmas Song?
"All I Want for Christmas Is You
Which of Santa’s reindeer shares its name with a popular Valentine’s Day Symbol?
Cupid
This character is a human raised by elves at the North Pole who travels to New York City to meet his biological father.
Buddy the Elf
F:
A snowman who comes to life with the help of a magic hat:
Frosty
What was tinsel originally made from in 17th century Germany?
Strands of real silver
Which holiday tune has the most famous line about "a partridge in a pear tree"?
"The Twelve Days of Christmas"
Reindeer are a species of deer that live in cold climates, like the Arctic tundra. What is the alternative name for reindeer?
Caribou
This character is the mean, neighborhood bully known for his yellow eyes and signature "evil laugh." He along with his sidekick Grover Dill, terrorizes the other children, including the main character Ralphie in the 1984 film, “A Christmas Story”
Scott Farkus
M:
A parasitic plant that bears white glutinous berries in the winter. Tradition dictates that two lovers standing under this must kiss
Mistletoe
The tradition of leaving milk and cookies for Santa took root in the United States during what historical period?
The Great Depression
(To encourage children to maintain their charitable spirit)
“The Christmas Song” is frequently referred to by a more informal title. What is it?
"Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire"
Two of Santa's reindeer are now known as Blitzen and Donner, but they were originally named Dunder and Blixem, which is New York Dutch for what weather phenomenon?
Thunder & Lightning
In the 1988 film Die Hard, Bruce Willis’s character is a New York police detective who must save his wife and other hostages from terrorists during a Christmas party in Los Angeles.
John McClaine
S
A 4th century Bishop, Patron Saint of Russia and precursor to Santa Clause
Saint Nicholas
What city in the United States was the site for having the first public Christmas tree lighting ceremony?
New York City
(Madison Square Park 1912)
What Christmas song was a hit for both blues’ singer Charlie Brown, and the popular band, The Eagles?
"I'll Be Home For Christmas"
Most of the contemporary lore about Santa's reindeer comes from a poem by Clement C. Moore named "A Visit from St. Nicholas." However, it is also commonly referred to by what name
'Twas the Night Before Christmas'
This character is Ebenezer Scrooge’s nephew, Fred Holloway's,wife in the 1984 movie adaptation “A Christmas Carol?
Janet Holloway
T
The German word for Christmas tree
Tannenbaum
From 1659 to 1681 Christmas was banned in this US State?
Boston
(It was banned by the Massachusetts Bay Colony to prevent "disorders and superstition)
What Christmas song was composed to cheer people up during the Great Depression?
"Santa Clause Is Coming to Town"