Christmas General Knowledge
In 1985, Johnny Carson called what holiday cake "the worst Christmas gift," jokingly adding "There is only one in the entire world, and people keep sending it to each other"?
Fruitcake
"They looked up and saw a star, shining in the east and beyond them far".
The First Noel
Which parasitic green plant associated with kissing was revered by the Druids of Britain as a symbol of life?
Mistletoe
What 1988 Christmas comedy film featured Bill Murray as a selfish television executive who is visited by a succession of ghosts on Christmas Eve?
Scrooged
In the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol, what were the names of the 3 characters who can be described as follows:
1 - cold hearted main character
2- underpaid clerk of the main character
3- ghost of the main character's business partner
1 - Ebenezer Scrooge
2 - Bob Cratchit
3 - Jacob Marley
Jingle Bells, first published in 1857, is a classic song sung at Christmas time, originally written for which other holiday?
Thanksgiving
"Let every heart prepare him room, and Heaven and nature sing."
Joy to the World
Which US President was the first to use indoor electric Christmas lights at the White House in 1895?
Grover Cleveland
In the original Home Alone, the McAllisters accidentally leave Kevin behind when they travel to what European city?
Paris
Tie Breaker
In what year was the Chuck Berry version of the song Run, Rudolph Run recorded?
1958
Since 1997, NBC has carried live coverage of the lighting of the towering Christmas tree located at what complex of office buildings in midtown Manhattan?
Rockefeller Center
"Radiant beams from thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace."
Silent Night
It is believed that the tradition of the Christmas tree was popularized in Britain in the 19th century by what German-born member of the British royal family?
Prince Albert
What Seth Rogan Christmas film follows three friends who reunite annually on Christmas Eve in search of the best party in New York City?
The Night Before
A Keaton Christmas Carol was a Christmas episode of what 80s sitcom?
Family Ties
"Eight maids a milking, seven swans a swimming."
The 12 Days of Christmas
The tradition of the gingerbread house was first brought to America by settlers from what European country?
Germany
Which Muppet assumes the role of Bob Cratchit in The Muppet Christmas Carol?
Kermit the Frog
The 1983 film Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence starred what rock musician as a prisoner-of-war in a Japanese camp?
David Bowie
"Good tidings we bring, to you and your kin."
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Eggnog's origins come from the early medieval period in what country?
Britain
Who directed Jim Carrey in the 2000 live-action film How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Ron Howard
What Mexican plant is known in North America as the Christmas flower?
Poinsettia
"Come and behold him, born the King of Angels."
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Every year the people of Nova Scotia send a Christmas tree to which New England city, in thanks for the assistance after the 1917 Halifax Explosion?
Boston
Who played the title role in the 1998 Christmas flop Jack Frost?
Michael Keaton
Who is the first reindeer mentioned in the Christmas song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
Dasher
"Over the fields we go, laughing all the way."
Jingle Bells
How does on say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
It's a Wonderful Life takes place in what fictional small town?
Bedford Falls
The Night of the Meek was a 1960 Christmas episode of what series created by Rod Sterling?
The Twilight Zone
"Down to the village, with a broomstick in his hand, running here and there, all around the square."
Frosty the Snowman
What is the name given to the period in Western Christianity normally beginning on the fourth Sunday prior to Christmas Day, as people count down to the big day?
Advent
The 1947 classic Miracle on 34th Street finds the real Santa hired to work at what department store?
Macy's
In what 1944 MGM film does Judy Garland introduce the song Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas?
Meet Me in St. Louis
"Forth they went together through the rude wind's wild lament and the bitter weather."
Good King Wenceslas
What household item do many people hide on Christmas Eve in Norway?
Broom
In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Clark plans to use his holiday bonus to build what?
Swimming pool
In the classic 1964 show Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what occupation did Hermey the Elf want to have?
"The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir".
The Holly and the Ivy
What recent Christmas tradition involves placing a doll sent from the North Pole, around your house to see who has been naughty and nice?
Elf on the Shelf
Who played the part of Buddy the Elf in the 2003 film Elf?
Will Ferrell