Christmas Movies and Books
Who tries to stop Christmas from coming, by stealing all things of Christmas from “the Who’s”?
The Grinch
What are two other names for Santa Claus?
Saint Nick and Kris Kringle
What Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single ever?
White Christmas
In the Christmas song what was 'Roasting on an Open Fire'?
Chestnuts
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
Who was the star of the movie titled White Christmas?
Bing Crosby
Which company made the concept of Santa Claus popular worldwide?
Coca-Cola
How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
Eight (no Rudolph!)
What should be eaten on each of the 12 days of Christmas to ensure good luck for the year ahead?
A mince pie
Who invented electric Christmas lights?
Thomas Edison in 1880
What is the first name of Scrooge, the principal character of the novel, A Christmas Carol?
Ebenezer
The legend of Santa Claus is associated with which saint or monk?
Saint Nicholas
From the song "The Twelve days of Christmas", what did my true love send to me on the seventh day?
Swans a-Swimming
Gingerbread houses can be traced back to which country?
Germany
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
How many ghosts are there in A Christmas Carol?
Four
Which country has a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas?
Italy
What Christmas carol contains the lyric -"Jump in bed, cover up your head, cause Santa Claus comes tonight"?
Here Comes Santa Claus
In what century did Christmas cookies become a popular festive tradition?
16th Century
When gold was dropped down the chimney of the home of three poor sisters, it created what Christmas tradition?
Stockings by the fireplace! (The gold was dropped down to help the sisters fulfill their dowry.)
What were the names of the Ghosts in A Christmas Carol?
Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come
What country has the tradition of filling children’s clogs with candy and treats on December 5?
The Netherlands
What well-known Christmas carol opens with the lyric - "Said the night wind to the little lamb"?
Do You Hear What I Hear?
This Christmas dessert, made from dried fruit and spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, is traditionally moistened with brandy and set afire before consuming.
Christmas pudding
Where does the custom of kissing under Mistletoe come from?
England