Films
Who player George Bailey in the Christmas Classic "It's a Wonderful Life?"
Jimmy Stewart
What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
Eggnog
What’s the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend in the “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” television special?
Clarice
What cartoon character’s name is used to indicate a small, thin, or just plain undesirable Christmas tree?
Charlie Brown
Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
The Elf on the Shelf
What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The Polar Express
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
What’s the German name for the song known in English as “O Christmas Tree?”
“O Tannenbaum”
What phrase made popular in the book “A Christmas Carol” expresses annoyance with cheery holiday celebrations?
Bah humbug!
What’s the name of the family featured in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
The Griswolds
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
What science fiction franchise had its own holiday television special in 1978?
Star Wars
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of what bird?
Goose
In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” what was Mr. Scrooge’s first name?
Ebenezer
In “A Christmas Story,” what happens to Ralphie’s friend as a result of a “triple-dog dare” from another classmate?
He gets his tongue stuck to a flagpole.
In the song “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” what type of pudding is called for?
Figgy pudding
What Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single ever?
White Christmas
In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
Hansel & Gretel
In the 1966 special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what monster movie legend did the voice for the Grinch?
Boris Karloff
True or False: Studies show that the average American gains three pounds over the holidays.
False. It’s closer to one pound.
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?
Pipers piping
What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells
How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
Eight (no Rudolph!)