Lore Dump
Which real-life person is Santa Claus based on?
St. Nicholas
What words follow “Silent Night” in the song?
Holy night
Which fairy tale were the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel and Gretel
In Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, what was the first name of Scrooge?
Ebenezer
Under which plant are people supposed to smooch during Christmas?
Mistletoe
Which company is credited with popularizing the modern image of Santa Claus?
Coca-Cola
Elvis isn’t going to have a white Christmas, he’s going to have a….
Blue Christmas
How many nights does Hanukkah last?
8
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
Which popular Christmas beverage is also called “milk punch?”
Eggnog
Which of Santa’s reindeer shares the name of another holiday’s mascot?
Cupid
What 2019 movie got its name from a Wham! Christmas song?
Last Christmas
How many days does Kwanzaa last?
7
How many ghosts show up in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol?
4 (Jacob Marley)
What country celebrates with a “Nochebuena” feast?
Spain (also accept Philippines)
Who invented electric Christmas lights in 1880?
Thomas Edison
What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?
Join in any reindeer games
What is the name of the holiday celebrated on December 26th in other countries?
Boxing Day
Which classic Christmas movie features the character George Bailey?
It’s a Wonderful Life
In which country did the tradition of decorating Christmas trees originate?
Germany
The first artificial Christmas tree was made from what?
Goose feathers
Which Christmas song contains the lyric “Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way”?
“Rocking Around The Christmas Tree”
Marking the celebration of the winter solstice, this four-letter holiday is one of the world’s oldest winter celebrations that is also a type of burning log.
Yule
The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?
Macy’s
In which country has KFC Christmas dinner become a popular tradition?
Japan