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Which popular Christmas beverage is also called "milk punch?"
Eggnog
What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?
Join in any reindeer games
How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
(Bonus points if you know their names)
4- The Ghost of Christmas Past, The Ghost of Christmas Present, The Ghost of Christmas Future, and Jacob Marley's ghost
Where was baby Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What are the two most popular names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle and Saint Nick
Which fast food chain is most popular on Christmas day in Japan?
KFC
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
An angel or star
In the movie, It's A Wonderful Life, what happened every time a bell rang?
An angel got its wings
What words follow "Silent Night" in the song?
Holy Night
In Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, what was the first name of Scrooge?
Ebenezer
Elvis isn't going to have a white Christmas, he's going to have a....
Blue Christmas
True or False: Mistletoe berries are edible
False!
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
Which Christmas song contains the lyric "Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way?"
"Rocking Around The Christmas Tree"
What are you supposed to do when you find yourself under the mistletoe?
Kiss
Which one of Santa's reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?
A. Comet
B. Rudolph
C. Cupid
C. Cupid
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
How many points does a traditional snowflake have?
6
According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the eighth day of Christmas?
Eight maids a-milking
How many gifts in total were given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song?
364! That's because the gifts are cumulative, and each day, the singer gets a repeat of the gifts from the previous days.
Which fairy tale were the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel and Gretel
Visions of which food danced in children's heads as they slept in the poem "'Twas The Night Before Christmas?"
Sugar Plums
What gift did the Little Drummer Boy give to the newborn Christ?
He plays him a song on his drums
After fleeing Bethlehem, where did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus go?
Egypt
What famous children's author wrote "Christmas doesn't come from a store; maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more?"
Dr. Seuss
What was Frosty the Snowman's nose made out of?
A button
What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca-Cola
What gifts did the Three Kings, or wise men, bring to baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
In which country were Christmas postage stamps first sold?
Denmark
Referenced in a popular holiday song, this traditional Christmas dessert recipe includes figs, walnuts, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Figgy pudding
In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born?
Turkey
According to Hallmark, approximately how many Christmas cards are sent annually?
1.3 billion
How long is the average growing time for a Christmas tree?
A. 3 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
C. 7 years
According to candy manufacturer, Spangler, how many candy canes do they produce in a single day?
2.7 million
What famous scientist was born on Christmas?
Isaac Newton
True or false: There's a real place called the North Pole?
True. The city of North Pole is located in Alaska and boasts a population of around 2,300 citizens.
Name all 9 of Santa's reindeer!
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph
Are Santa’s reindeer male or female?
Female! Male reindeer lose their antlers in November, while female reindeer keep their antlers through the winter. Most depictions of Santa’s reindeer show antlers, which means they must be female to guide his sleigh in December.
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
True or false: The Puritans canceled Christmas.
True. The English Puritans banned the holiday in 1647 because they viewed it as a pagan celebration. In Massachusetts, the U.S. Puritans followed suit. From 1659 to 1681, anyone caught celebrating the holiday was fined.
Which edible things can be made from pine needles?
Butter, vinegar, syrup, and tea
The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?
*Hint- They put on a very large parade each year!
Macy's
Who invented Christmas lights?
Edward Johnson- he worked with Thomas Edison, who is often credited for the lights.
What percentage of people return at least one of their holiday gifts?
66%
True or false: Early holiday shopping (defined as prior to November) is on the decline.
False. Half of holiday shoppers plan to start buying before November, the highest number in the National Retail Federation's survey’s history.
Which state produces the most Christmas trees in the U.S.?
Oregon
What is mistletoe used to symbolize?
Compassion, love, and laughter
How many Christmas tree seedlings are planted each year?
60-70 million
Which real-life person is Santa Claus based on?
The Christian bishop St. Nicholas
"Chrismukkah" is a combination of which two holidays?
Christmas and Hannukah
In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of "The Code of Elves?"
Treat every day like Christmas
Why do reindeer have hairy hooves?
The hair on their hooves give reindeer a good grip when walking on ice and snow.
The largest candy cane ever made was how big?
51 feet long
Which royal monarch sent the first Christmas card?
Queen Victoria
What is the most recorded Christmas song?
White Christmas
What was the first Christmas song played in space?
Jingle Bells
Candy Canes are shaped to represent what?
The Shepard's crook
How many real Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. each year?
25-30 million
The tradition of exchanging gifts started in what country?
Ancient Rome