Songs
Finish the lyrics for 'Silver Bells' by Dean Martin: "city sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in _______ style."
holiday
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
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.
According to Church tradition, the names of the three magi are:
Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar
Which popular Christmas beverage is also called "milk punch"?
Eggnog
What is Mariah Carey's largest grossing Christmas song?
All I Want For Christmas Is You
What holiday is celebrated the day after Christmas in the UK, Canada, Australia, and other countries?
Boxing Day
Who played George Bailey in the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life?”
Jimmy Stewart
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
Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
What science fiction franchise had its own holiday television special in 1978?
Star Wars
Which two gospels tell the Christmas story (though in different ways)?
Luke and Matthew
What was the original name of the classic poem "The Night Before Christmas"?
"A Visit From St. Nicholas"
Which Christmas song holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling single of all time?
White Christmas
In what country is it a tradition to eat Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) on Christmas?
Japan
In the 1964 classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what was the name of Rudolph’s faithful elf companion?
Hermey
In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey
The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of what branch of the U.S. military?
The Marines
In ‘Up on the Housetop,’ what does Santa bring for Nell?
A dolly that laughs and cries
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?
Krampus
What Christmas movie takes place in a real-life department store?
Miracle on 34th Street
How many days after the birth of Christ did Joseph and Mary give him the name Jesus?
Eight days
What were branches on the first artificial Christmas trees made of?
Dyed goose feathers