Christmas Music
Mariah Carey's "All I want for Christmas is you" occupies what slot on the Top 5 Best selling Christmas songs of all time? 3rd, 4th, or 5th?
3rd
In the movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the main characters travel to the Island of ______
Island of Misfit Toys
the Italian word for Christmas
Natale
Where does SantaCon take place?
NYC
During Christmas time, Catholic households worldwide construct a rendition of this famous scene depicting the birth of Jesus.
Nativity Scene
At the age of 12 years old, this performer sang and released the song "I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus" in 1970.
Michael Jackson/Jackson 5
In 1964's Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Hermey the Elf aspires to become what kind of Doctor?
Dentist
According to folklore, an old woman named _____ visits all the children of Italy to fill their stockings with candy and leave them presents if they've been good
Belfana
Originally created to promote candy sales in London in 1847, this toy was later adopted to be used as party favors and an exciting way to distribute notes and gifts on holidays. It involves pulling on both ends to create a audible "pop".
Crackers
Name the 2/3 families/species of tree most commonly used for Christmas Tress.
Fir, Spruce, Pine
This famous singer is responsible for the 1st and 2nd best selling Christmas songs of all time
Bing Crosby
Rudolph is the son of which of Santa's original 8 reindeer?
Donner
While the exact origins are unknown, provide one of the major theories as to the origins of the feast of 7 fishes? i.e. What does it represent?
7 Sacraments
7 Days of Creation
7 Hills of Rome
Krampus is a monster who will visit naughty children on Christmas to frighten them. In what country did Krampus originate. (multiple acceptable answers)
Germany, Austria, Bevaria
Shepard's Hook
According to Lou Monte's "Domenic the Donkey", where does Santa Make his presents?
Brooklyn
What is the name of Rudolphs girlfriend in the Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer movies?
Clarice
In Itlay, during Christmas time, "Zampognari" have carried on a tradition since Roman times playing Christmas music on what instrument as they travel down the mountains?
Bagpipes
Rather than a Yule Log, this country constructs a Giant Yule Goat every Christmas season made of hay. The building of the Yule Goat is televised nationally.
Sweden
This plant has prickly leaves and red berries. The thorny plant reminds Christians of the crown of thorns that Jesus wore when he was crucified and the blood he shed during that event.
Holly
The song "Feliz Navidad" originates from what culture? (Two possible answers)
Puerto Rico or USA
Department Store, Montgomery Ward
A traditional Italian sweet bread, most popular around Christmas and New Year. Typically a Veronese product, ________. It is traditionally shaped like a frustum with an eight-pointed star section. It is often served dusted with vanilla-scented icing sugar made to resemble the snowy peaks of the Italian Alps during Christmas.
Pandoro
In this Asian country, Christmas has no religious context and is instead seen as a celebration of western values and habits. On Christmas day, thousands of people line up outside KFC locations to pick up a bucket of Fried Chicken.
Japan
Every year, NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command), provides a realtime tracking of Santa's trip around the world, In what decade did NORAD first track Santa on Christmas Eve?
1950s,1955