Movies
What was the first Christmas movie ever made?
Santa Claus (1898)
Where was the original St Nicholas from?
St. Nicholas was born sometime around 280 A.D. in what is now modern-day Turkey.
What ad campaign popularized Santa’s red suit?
Coca-Cola’s 1931 ad campaign, as drawn by Haddon Sundblom.
What is the most recorded Christmas song?
“Silent Night.”
What is Santa’s full address where you can actually send letters to him?
Santa Claus, 123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888.
What is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone (1990
Christmas took the place of which pagan holiday?
Yule or Yuletide
How many packages does USPS deliver during the Christmas season?
28 million packages per day between Dec.16-21, with an average of 20.5 million packages per day through the remainder of the year.
What is the best-selling Christmas song?
“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby.
What color are the berries of the mistletoe plant?
White.
How many characters did Tom Hanks play in The Polar Express (2004)?
Six roles.
What are the origins of the advent calendar tradition?
Advent calendars date back to the mid-19th century. At that time, these calendars consisted of chalk marks on doors or lit candles, and were used by German Protestants to count the days leading up to Christmas.
When is National Candy Cane Day?
December 26th.
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what article of clothing made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat.
The American states of Georgia, Arizona, and Indiana all have towns that share which same Christmas-related name?
Santa Claus.
What characters symbolizing Christmas or winter appear in the main cast of Rise of the Guardians (2012)?
Jack Frost and St. Nicholas.
Who popularized the Christmas tree tradition?
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
What do many Japanese people eat for Christmas?
KFC fried chicken.
What bird is gifted to the singer on the sixth day in the song “12 Days of Christmas”?
Six geese a-laying.
How many total gifts are given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song?
364
In Will Ferrell’s Elf, what’s the first rule in the Code of The Elves?
Treat every day like it’s Christmas.
What is the earliest mention of Christmas stockings?
In 1823, stockings were mentioned in the famous poem, “Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
Which one of Santa’s reindeer shares its name with another famous holiday character?
Cupid.
Name the song with the following lyrics: “A pair of hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots is the wish of Barney and Ben.”
“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”.
Fruitcake originated from what ancient country?
Egypt.