Christmas Trivia
How does Santa get into the house to leave presents?
Chimney
What present does Ralphie want more than anything for Christmas?
A Red Rider BB gun
What is hung on fireplaces?
Stocking
In the song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" this is given on the 10th day.
ten lords-a-leaping
This popular drink is only available around Christmas.
Egg Nog
Which one of Santa’s reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?
Cupid
Name the movie about a child fighting off burglars with traps in his home.
Home Alone
Kids leave these out for Santa at night
Cookies
The year the first commercial card was made.
1843
In the song “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” what type of pudding is called for?
Figgy Pudding
What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
What animated film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole
The Polar Express
What do naughty Kids get for Christmas
coal
On this astronomical day when the hemisphere is tilted as far away from the Sun as possible
December 21 is the Winter Solstice
What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life
Fruit Cake
Which Saint is Santa Clause supposed to represent?
Saint Nicholas
In the Movie Elf, how did Buddy get to the North Pole as a baby?
He crawled into Santa’s bag of presents
What did Frosty do when a magic hat was placed on his head?
began to dance around / came alive
This name derives from the Latin word decem
December
According to the Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
What are Christmas trees also called?
Yule-tree
In Home Alone, the McCallister's are going on vacation to this city, when they leave Kevin at home
Paris
How many reindeer does Santa have?
9
Prancer, Dancer, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Dasher, Vixen, Blitzen and Rudolf
This science fiction franchise had its own holiday television special in 1978
Star Wars
What’s the name of the hot spiced cider that’s a yuletide tradition for many?
Wassail
What was the first beverage company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coke or Coca-Cola
In the movie It's a Wonderful Life, why is George ineligible for service in World War II?
He’s deaf in one ear
Name a December holiday and what it celebrates.
Christmas = birth of Jesus Christ
Hanukkah = Festival of Lights/ideals of Judaism
Kwanza = reconnect African Americans to their roots
This toy charity is ran by US Marines during the month of December
Toys for Tots
What one oddball tradition, an ornament shaped like what food item is hidden on the Christmas tree?
Pickle
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
4
According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
candy canes
This holiday is celebrated the day after Christmas in the UK, Canada, Australia, and other countries
This country traditionally eats KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
When did Christmas become a federal holiday in the US?
1968
Monday Holiday Law was passed by Congress in 1968 during Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidency that Christmas was deemed a federal holiday.
In the classic Christmas movie, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with three words. What are they?
Stink, stank, stunk
Name two famous animated snowmen.
Frosty, Olaf, The Snowman, Sam, Leon, Marshmallow, Jack Frost
“Christmas Truce” temporarily halted fighting during what war?
World War I
This log-shaped cake eaten in France during Christmas?
Buche De Noel