Christmas Songs
Mariah Carey released a holiday hit in 1994 that is one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time—what is it called?
All I Want for Christmas Is You
The Grinch has a loyal dog who helps him—what is the dog’s name?
Max
People traditionally leave these sweet treats out for Santa, often with a glass of milk.
Cookies
In Puerto Rico, what holiday drink is made with coconut, rum, and spices?
Coquito
What actor played the Grinch in the 2000 live-action movie Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Jim Carrey
In Jingle Bells, what kind of horse-drawn vehicle is mentioned?
A one-horse open sleigh
In Mean Girls, during the Christmas talent show, what song do the Plastics sing?
Jingle Bell Rock
What is a Peppermint stick also known as?
Candy cane
In Japan, what fast food chain is a popular Christmas meal?
KFC
What real-life department store does Miracle on 34th Street take place at?
Macy's
Which classic Christmas song includes the lyric: “He sees you when you’re sleeping, He knows when you’re awake”?
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
In Home Alone, Kevin’s family leaves him behind when they go on vacation—where are they going?
Paris, France
In Nat King Cole's The Christmas Song, what is “roasting on an open fire”?
Chestnuts
In Mexico, what traditional Christmas plant is native to the country and widely used as a decoration?
Poinsettia
Name three other well-known names or nicknames for Santa Claus.
Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, what gift was given on the 7th day?
Seven swans a-swimming
In The Polar Express, a boy receives a special object as proof that he believes in Santa—what is it?
A silver bell
In the 19th Century, which fruit was traditionally put in Christmas stockings?
Orange
True or False? It is traditional to hide a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree for good luck in the country of Germany.
In the movie, "A Christmas Story", what gift does Ralphie desperately want for Christmas?
"Official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle" / BB Gun
In Frosty the Snowman, Frosty sings about his facial features—what does he say he has?
A corncob pipe, button nose, and two eyes made out of coal
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, a trio of mischievous trick-or-treaters tries to capture “Sandy Claws” but accidentally kidnaps which holiday character?
The Easter Bunny
What candy is featured in a popular Christmas commercial by playing the song “We Wish You A Merry Christmas”?
Hershey’s Kisses
In China, what fruit is traditionally eaten on Christmas Eve as a symbol of good luck?
Apple
Name all of Santa Claus’s reindeer from the classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas.”
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph