Movies
In which film is a child left at home by mistake during Christmas?
Home Alone
What Christmas song was originally called “One Horse Open Sleigh”?
Jingle Bells
Where was baby Jesus born?
In Bethlehem
This holiday treat was originally designed to resemble a shepherd’s staff. What is it?
A candy cane
What do children get from Santa if they’re on the “Naughty List”?
A lump of coal
Which song from the movie Frozen has become a popular Christmas time song?
“Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”
What word is used for “family” in the song “We wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! Good tidings we bring to you and your ___..."
Kin
Three of Santa’s reindeer’s names begin with the letter “D.” What are those names?
Dancer, Dasher and Donner
Which drink is most consistently associated with Christmas across many cultures?
Mulled wine
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
An angel
In ‘Elf’, what does Buddy try to put on every food?
Maple Syrup
What pop singer has been named the Queen of Christmas?
Mariah Carey (“All I Want for Christmas Is You”)
Name the most famous Christmas ballet that for the first time premiered in 1892.
“The Nutcracker”
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca-Cola
Which country was the home to the first decorated Christmas tree in 1510?
Latvia
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Max
Which pop singer released the Christmas song ‘Santa Tell Me’ in 2014?
Ariana Grande
The name ‘Christmas’ comes from the old English phrase. What is it and what does it mean?
Christ’s Mass - the religious service at church celebrating the birth of Christ
In which country fried chicken is the most commonly eaten food on Christmas Day, making it the busiest time for restaurants such as KFC?
In Japan
Millions of children write letters to Santa — and some countries reply. Name at least one country.
Canada, France, and Finland run massive volunteer or postal worker programs to answer letters addressed to Santa.
Canada even gave Santa his own postal code: H0H 0H0.
Name the Latvian movie which is considered to be a classic Christmas-themed family film.
“Ziemassvētku jampadracis”
Which Christmas song was banned by the BBC during the 1960s for being “too sexy”?
Santa Baby
Who invented the Grinch character and the famous lines: “Christmas doesn’t come from a store; maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more?”
Dr. Seuss
Where was gingerbread sold in medieval Europe?
Gingerbread (often more like a dense cake or paste, not modern cookies) was sold in pharmacies for its supposed health benefits.
In which country happens The world's largest Santa gathering?
Denmark - hundreds of professional Santas from around the world gather each July for the World Santa Claus Congress.