Christmas Food
This holiday treat was originally designed to resemble a shepherd’s staff. What is it?
Candy canes
How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
Four
In Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, what was the first name of Scrooge?
Ebenezer
Which charity is famously known for ringing bells and collecting donations in red kettles outside retailers during the holiday season?
The Salvation Army
This pie, made with a nut that grows in the southern U.S., is a holiday favorite.
pecan pie
The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?
Macy’s
What was Frosty the Snowman’s pipe made from?
A corncob.
What are the two most popular alternate names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle and Saint Nick
Visions of which food danced in children’s heads as they slept in the poem “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas?”
Sugar plums
In the classic song, “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
Three of Santa’s reindeer’s names begin with the letter “D.” What are those names?
Dancer, Dasher and Donner
Which iconic brand printed the advertisement that created the widely used depiction/likeness for Santa Claus?
Coca-Cola
What traditional dessert is often served at Christmas and is made with dried fruits, nuts, and sometimes brandy?
Fruit Cake (Christmas Pudding/Plum Pudding)
In the classic Christmas movie, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described as what type of sandwich?
Toadstool Sandwich (with Arsenic Sauce)
In The Polar Express, this mysterious figure appears on the train roof and teaches the boy about belief.
The Hobo (Ghost)
In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born?
Turkey (originally Patara)
A Midwestern holiday salad made with whipped cream, canned fruit, marshmallows, and sometimes nuts, often served at Christmas dinner.
Ambrosia Salad
In the carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” count only the birds. What is the total number of birds given across all twelve days?
184
What is the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend?
Clarice
The first artificial Christmas tree was made from what?
Goose feathers