Songs
What was the original title for The Little Drummer Boy?
Carol of the Drum
In what country did the custom of putting up a Christmas tree originate?
Germany
What was the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas” originally titled?
A Visit from St. Nicholas
In which chain of fast food do people usually eat on Christmas Day in Japan?
KFC
What is the nickname of the pair of burglars who try to break into the McCallisters’ home?
The “Wet Bandits”
How were the writer of the story Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the writer of the song Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer related?
They were brothers-in-law
What country is the Poinsettia, with its red and green foliage, native to?
Mexico
What plant based Christmas tradition did servants in Victorian England popularize?
Kissing under the mistletoe
Which brand popularised the image of Santa as we know it?
Coca Cola
In A Charlie Brown Christmas who kissed Lucy?
Snoopy
In what country did Silent Night originate?
Austria
What northeastern US state holds the Guinness record for largest snowman?
Maine
What old Christmas tradition signals to people passing by that the residents of a house are Christian?
Putting candles in the window
Which fruit is traditionally placed in Christmas stockings?
Orange
In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer what was the name of the snowman who narrated the story?
Sam the Snowman
What popular holiday song was written during the Cuban missile crisis and was a plea for peace?
Do You Hear What I Hear?
What Southeast Asian country boasts the longest holiday season starting with decorations and carols as early as September and celebrations that last sometimes until late January?
The Philippines
In what European country are children given gifts by St. Basil on January 1st instead of Santa on December 25th?
Greece
Vin Chaud, Glüwein and Gløgg all means Mulled wine
True or False
True
In Frosty the Snowman what’s the name of the young girl who befriended Frosty?
Karen
Which Christmas Song Was Originally Written For Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
In what Central American country might you find yourself kicking off the holiday season by burning the devil on December 7th while sweeping your house?
Guatemala
Among Christians who lived in the East, when was Christmas originally celebrated?
1. December 20th
2. January 6th
3. November 30th
4. January 3rd
2. January 6th
Which type of meat was the most popular Christmas meat in the Middle Ages in Britain?
4. Peacock
What’s the first obstacle Scott faces in the first house he visits on Christmas Eve in the Santa Clause movie?
A large dog