Songs
This song warns children that Santa is watching them “sleep” and “wake.”
What is “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
This famous New York City landmark began its annual Christmas tree tradition during the Great Depression.
What is Rockefeller Center
This 2003 Christmas comedy stars Will Ferrell as Buddy, a man raised by elves.
What is Elf
What plant associated with Christmas and kissing is actually poisonous?
What is mistletoe
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
What is an angel
Brenda Lee recorded this holiday hit at just 13 years old.
What is “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”
This plant became a Christmas symbol in the U.S. after being brought from Mexico in the 1800s.
What is the poinsettia
In The Santa Clause, Scott Calvin becomes Santa after this unusual accident.
What is Santa falling off the roof
What classic Christmas treat did the fairytale Hansel and Gretel inspire?
What is gingerbread houses
What fruit is traditionally placed in Christmas stockings?
What is a orange
This singer’s version of “White Christmas” briefly caused vinyl shortages in the 1940s.
Who is Bing Crosby
Christmas did not become an official federal holiday in the United States until this year.
What is 1870?
This animated movie follows a train traveling to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
What is The Polar Express
In the movie A Christmas Story, what did Ralphie’s aunt make him?
What is a bunny onesie
What type of meat is typically served for Christmas dinner in the UK?
What is turkey
This song asks Santa for luxury items including a convertible and a yacht.
What is “Santa Baby”
This U.S. state was the first to recognize Christmas as an official holiday.
What is Alabama?
In Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswold hopes to receive this instead of his actual gift.
What is a cash bonus
What food did Kevin McCallister’s family order the night before their departure?
What is pizza
What is the most popular toy of all time?
What is Barbie
This song includes the lyric “next year all our troubles will be out of sight,” which replaced an earlier, darker line.
What is “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
This national event helped solidify Christmas as the unofficial start of America’s holiday season.
What is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
This 2018 animated Christmas film features a family who loses their presents on Christmas Eve.
What is The Grinch
One country has an unusual Christmas tradition. They go to KFC. Which country celebrates this way?
What is Japan
What is the most popular gift given at Christmas?