Movies
What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The Polar Express
In the song “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” what “incriminating” evidence was found on Grandma’s back?
Claus marks
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
One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?
Cupid
What do children typically get in their stockings if they’re on the Naughty List?
A lump of coal
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?
Pipers piping
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
The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of what branch of the U.S. military?
The Marines
What’s the name of the family featured in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
The Griswolds
What song was initially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair?
“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”
According to the Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
In North America, wild reindeer are referred to as what?
Caribou
In “The Chipmunk Song,” what do the chipmunks want for Christmas besides a plane that loops the loop?
A hula hoop
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.
What Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single ever?
White Christmas
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
Eight (no Rudolph!)
What brand of scooter was a must-have Christmas gift for children in 2000?
Razor
What science fiction franchise had its own holiday television special in 1978?
Star Wars
The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written to celebrate what holiday?
Thanksgiving
In the song “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” what type of pudding is called for?
Figgy pudding
A booklet printed by Montgomery Ward featured the first appearance of what beloved Christmas character?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
According to legend, the tradition of hanging stockings dates back to Saint Nicholas. What were the first stocking stuffers? Hint: They weren’t toys.
Gold coins