Christmas History
What items are traditionally put on top of a Christmas Tree? (there are two options)
An Angel or a Star.
In ‘All I want for Christmas is You”, what does Mariah Carey not care about?
The presents.
What did Frosty The Snowman do when a magic hat was placed on his head?
He began to dance around (he came to life).
Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
Elf on the Shelf
How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What words follow "Silent Night..."?
"Holy Night..."
What do the burglars who break into the McCallister’s house in “Home Alone” call themselves?
The Wet Bandits
In 1996, what toy with origins in Sesame Street was a sensation at Christmastime?
Tickle Me Elmo.
Where is the largest Christmas Tree located?
New York (Rockefeller Center).
True or false: The North Pole has no time zone.
True. All longitudinal lines start at the North Pole, which means there’s no time zone.
What does Alvin want for Christmas in the song “The Chipmunk Song”?
A hula hoop.
What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump?
Home Alone 2
What classic toy gives Buddy a scare in the film Elf?
Jack in the Box
Santa’s belly shakes like a bowl full of _____.
Jelly.
What 225-ton gift was given to the United States by the French on Christmas in 1886?
The Statue of Liberty
Which Canadian singer released a Christmas album called “Under the Mistletoe”?
Justin Bieber
What phrase made popular in the book “A Christmas Carol” expresses annoyance with cheery holiday celebrations?
Bah humbug!
What video game console has sold the most units?
The PlayStation 2 is the bestselling video game console of all time with 158.7 million units sold.
What did Harry Potter get for his first Christmas at Hogwarts?
The Invisibility Cloak
The celebrated “Christmas Truce” temporarily halted fighting during what war?
World War I
What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcasted from space in 1965?
In Home Alone 3, what did Alex have that the bad guys were trying to break into his home to get?
A chip in his remote control car.
What brand of scooter was a must-have Christmas gift for children in 2000?
Razor.
What store sold the first pre-lit Christmas trees?
Target.