Christmas Movies
In The Polar Express, what is “The First Gift of Christmas?”
A bell from Santa’s sleigh
What is the best selling Christmas song of all time?
“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby
Per a recent holiday fad, what figurine keeps an eye on the house with a playful twist, offering a humorous take on holiday spying?
Snoop on da Stoop
In the Middle Ages, what were common activities during Christmas celebrations? Just need one...
Feasting, games, and singing
What soft drink company helped popularize the modern image of Santa Claus?
Coca-Cola
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” what is given on the 7th day?
Seven swans-a-swimming
What plant is commonly associated with Christmas decorations and has red and green leaves?
Poinsettia
The tradition of caroling is thought to have started in what country?
England
What is the official first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere?
December 21
How many ghosts appear in A Christmas Carol?
Four (Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come)
What Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
“Jingle Bells”
In Japan, what fast food chain is a popular choice for Christmas dinner?
KFC
Which country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
What color are the berries on mistletoe?
White
What is the name of the town in It’s a Wonderful Life?
Bedford Falls
What was the first Christmas song ever broadcast from space?
“Jingle Bells," played by astronauts on Gemini 6 in 1965
Which country celebrates Christmas by hiding all the brooms in the house to prevent witches from stealing them?
Norway
When was Christmas declared a federal holiday in the United States?
1870
What does the word “Noel” mean in Latin?
Birth
In Elf, what are the four main food groups according to Buddy? There are four...
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
What popular Christmas song was written in 1962 as a plea for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
"Do You Hear What I Hear?" by Noël Regney and Gloria Shayne
In what country does “La Befana,” an old witch, deliver presents to children?
Italy
In what year did Charles Dickens publish A Christmas Carol?
1843
In what year was the first Christmas card sent?
1843