Christmas Songs
Who originally sang ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’?
Brenda Lee
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
In many Christian faiths, particularly Catholicism, what is the season starting four Sundays before Christmas?
Advent
What traditional Christmas dessert is also known as ‘plum pudding’?
Christmas Pudding
Which band recorded ‘Last Christmas’ in 1984?
Wham!
Who played George Bailey in the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life?”
Jimmy Stewart
In Mexico, what is the traditional procession that is performed in the latter half of December?
La Posada
What is the main ingredient in a traditional German stollen?
Dried Fruit
What language was ‘Silent Night’ originally written in?
German
What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
Eggnog
What country gave us the songs O Christmas Tree and Silent Night?
Germany
In what century was eggnog first consumed?
13th century
Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?
Cupid
What is wassail?
Hot, mulled cider
What is the name of the log-shaped cake eaten in France during Christmas?
Bûche de Noël
Who composed the music for ‘The Nutcracker Suite’?
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
Where are you if someone wishes you “Mele Kalikimaka”?
Hawaii
Which country traditionally eats KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan