Movies and Books
Who was the star of the Christmas movie Jingle All the Way?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Stollen is the traditional fruit cake of which country?
Germany
When was the first Christmas card sent? Who designed it?
The first Christmas card was sent in 1843 and was designed by John Horsley.
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
Birth
Who invented electric Christmas lights?
Thomas Edison in 1880
Who was the star of the movie titled White Christmas?
Bing Crosby
The red and white costume of Father Christmas was allegedly first introduced by which drinks manufacturer?
Coca-Cola
Who created Rudolph, the most popular reindeer of Santa Claus?
Robert L. May created Rudolph in 1939, when he wrote a Christmas-themed story-poem to attract customers in his department store.
What was the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas” originally titled?
A Visit from St. Nicholas
Which was the last US state to declare an official holiday for Christmas?
Oklahoma
Who was the author of A Christmas Carol?
Charles Dickens
In which direction should you stir mincemeat for good luck; clockwise or anti-clockwise?
Clockwise
Which country was the first to use the tradition of Christmas trees?
Germany
In what country did Silent Night originate?
Austria
Which country is the largest exporter of Christmas trees?
Canada
In the movie “A Christmas Story,” what was the name of the next door neighbors whose dogs ate the Christmas turkey?
The Bumpuses
What would you be drinking if you had ‘Glühwein’?
Mulled wine
Which country has a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas?
Italy
What animal parts were the first artificial Christmas trees made from?
Goose feathers painted green
Which American President banned Christmas trees in the White House?
Theodore Roosevelt
What is the guardian angel of George Bailey named in "It's a Wonderful Life"?
Clarence
What is the most common Christmas meal eaten in Japan?
KFC
What old Christmas tradition signals to people passing by that the residents of a house are Christian?
Putting candles in the window
How tall was the tallest cut Christmas tree?
221 feet
What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells