Christmas Movies
Holiday Songs
Legends and Lore
By The Numbers
Holiday Customs
100

The crass relative who brings his entire family and their RV to "surprise" the Griswolds shortly before Christmas

Who is Cousin Eddie?

100

You are dashing through the snow, in a one-horsed open sleigh as the narrator of this classic tune.

What is "Jingle Bells"?

100

The name of the real 4th-century bishop who inspired the modern legend of Santa Claus.


Who is Saint Nicholas?

100

The number of golden rings that one receives for the Twelve Days of Christmas.

What is five?

100

This item is traditionally hung near a fireplace, waiting all season to be filled with gifts from Santa on Christmas Eve.

What is a stocking?

200

The sixth highest grossing film of the year 2000, which delivered as an incredible live-action remake of a 1966 animated classic, featuring a lead actor at the height of his career

What is "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?

200

Wham!'s biggest holiday hit features a heart-broken lover who sends their ex-partner a note reading this.

What is "I love you"?

200

Alpine folklore tells of this chain-dragging, birch-wielding, child-kidnapping half-goat monster.

What is Krampus?

200

The number of continents that Christmas is celebrated on.

What is seven?

200

A tradition that dates back to the Ancient Greeks, and hanging it is said to bring good luck into a household, as well as ward off evil spirits.

What is mistletoe?

300

Gus Polinski, as portrayed by John Candy, is the "King of the Midwest" in this Bohemian musical genre.

What is polka?

300

In 2023, this song reached #1 on the Billboard Top 100 sixty-five years after its original release, making it's iconic female singer simultaneously the youngest vocal performance and oldest living person to accomplish the feat.

What is "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"

300

This bright celestial object is said to have guided the Wise Men to the birthplace of Jesus.

What is The Star of Bethlehem?

300

Any given Christmas tree in any United States living room takes this many years to grow, on average.

What is eight?

300

When someone finds this ornament in the tree, they are said to receive an extra present from Santa Claus and have a year of good fortune; at least, in Germany.

What is a pickle ornament?

400

Ralphie Parker and his family live in Hohman, a city in this U.S. state.

What is Indiana?

400

"All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey has managed to reach the top of the charts every holiday season since this year.

What is 2019?

400

The Pennsylvania Dutch tell tale of this folk legend, most famous for its brief reference in The Office when Dwight showed up to the Dunder-Mifflin dressed as it.

What is Belsnickel?

400

"Merry Christmas to you!" is the phrase offered to kids and adults alike all the way up to this age in Nat King Cole Trio's "Christmas Song".

What is ninety-two?

400

In this country, it is custom to eat Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas.

What is Japan?

500

The name of the publishing company that Walter Hobbs works for.

What is Greenway Press?

500

Armonk, New York has a parade dedicated to this titular song character whose story supposedly takes place there.

Who is Frosty the Snowman?

500

The 19th-century poem which helped standardize the modern image of Santa Claus, including how many reindeer he travels with.

What is "A Visit from St. Nicholas"?

500

If one were to amass each and every gift from the "Twelve Days of Christmas" they would have this many total presents.

What is three hundred and sixty four?

500

The United States Postal Service's yearly tradition that allows one to read letters to Santa and purchase gifts for kids all across the country.

What is "Operation Santa"?

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