Christmas Facts
what real person is Santa Clause based off
The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk named St. Nicholas.
What city was Kevin McCallister’s family traveling to for the holidays in the hit movie, Home Alone?
Paris, France
How many reindeer does Santa Claus have?
Nine (Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph)
What is Ralphie's little brother's name in the movie A Christmas Story?
Randy
Who wrote A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens
In what year did Christmas (December 25) officially become a national holiday?
1870
In the movie A Christmas Story, what did Ralphie’s aunt make him?
Bunny Onsie
In the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song, how many French hens does the true love give?
Three
In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of "The Code of Elves?"
Treat every day like Christmas
What is Scrooges first name
Ebenezer
What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century?
Germany
What real-life department store does Miracle on 34th Street take place at?
Macey's
How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
Four
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
What is the full title of the Dr. Seuss classic set in Whoville
Horton Hears a Who
What are the two most popular names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle and Saint Nick
In the original Frosty the Snowman animated movie, what’s the first thing Frosty says when he comes to life?
“Happy birthday!”
According to Hallmark, approximately how many Christmas cards are sent annually?
1.3 billion
What did Frosty the Snowman do when the magic hat was placed on his head
Begin to dance and sing
Who was Scrooges business partner in a Christmas Carol
Jakob Marley
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas”
Which fairy tale story are Gingerbread houses inspired by
Hansel and Gretel
What is the name of the main villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Oogie Boogie
This 1985 book was turned into an animated Christmas Movie with the same title staring Tom Hanks
The Polar Express