Christmas Movies
The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store
Macys
Who sings “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”?
Brenda Lee
What time period does A Christmas Story take place in?
The 1940's
In Canada, which holiday is celebrated the day after Christmas?
Boxing Day
What holiday flower is native to Mexico?
Poinsettia
In the movie A Christmas Story, what was the name of the neighbors whose dog ate the Christmas turkey
Bumpuses
Whose eyes are all aglow in “The Christmas Song?”
Tiny Tots
Which fruit used to be a popular stocking stuffer?
Orange
What’s the German name for the English song, “O Christmas Tree”?
“O Tannenbaum”
Which branch of the military runs “Toys for Tots”?
The Marines
What was the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?
White Christmas
In which war was a “Christmas Truce” officially enacted?
World War I
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca-Cola
What country did eggnog come from?
England
In the movie Elf, what condiment does Buddy put on everything?
Syrup
According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the eighth day of Christmas?
Eight maids a-milking
What country did the tradition of Advent calendars originate?
Germany
Which Christmas treat is known for its notoriously long shelf life?
Fruitcake
In Mariah Carey’s classic “All I Want for Christmas,” song, what does she say she won’t even wish for?
Snow
In the original Frosty the Snowman animated movie, what’s the first thing Frosty says when he comes to life?
Happy Birthday
What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
Which Brothers Grimm fairy tale helped popularize gingerbread houses?
Hansel and Gretel
Which three reindeer have a name starting with D?
Dasher, Dancer and Donder
How long does it take for the average Christmas tree to grow to its full size?
Seven years for a typical 6- to 7-foot tree