Jingle Bell Hits
Which song begins with the lyrics, “Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh”?
Jingle Bells
Which gifts did the Magi bring to Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
What plant with red berries and green leaves is commonly hung for Christmas kisses?
Mistletoe
Which 1947 classic features a man named George Bailey learning the value of his life?
It’s a Wonderful Life
Which plant is associated with Christmas and is said to bring good luck if you kiss under it?
Mistletoe
Who famously sang the 1942 version of “White Christmas”?
Bing Crosby
Which Roman emperor ordered a census that brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem?
Caesar Augustus
What type of tree is traditionally decorated at Christmas?
Evergreen (fir, spruce, or pine)
In Home Alone, what are the names of the two burglars?
Harry and Marv
What is the traditional drink of eggnog made from?
Milk or cream, sugar, eggs, and sometimes alcohol
“Silent Night” was originally written in which language?
German
In which region did the Magi come from according to tradition?
The East
In Victorian England, what food was often used as a Christmas tree ornament?
Apples and other fruits
In Elf, what is the first rule of The Code of the Elves?
Treat every day like Christmas
What is the origin of the candy cane shape?
It represents a shepherd’s crook
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” what gift is given on the seventh day?
Seven swans a-swimming
To which country did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus flee to escape King Herod?
Egypt
Which type of ornament was originally made by 19th-century German glassblowers?
Glass baubles
In White Christmas, what is the name of the inn that Bob and Phil try to save?
Columbia Inn / Vermont Inn
What traditional figure is said to visit children on December 6th in parts of Europe, leaving gifts in shoes?
Saint Nicholas / Sinterklaas
Which popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
According to Luke, who was the Roman governor at the time of Jesus’ birth?
Quirinius
Where is the traditional origin of the Christmas tree itself?
Germany (16th century)
Who is the main villain in Die Hard?
Hans Gruber
Which Christmas song was written to help raise money during the Great Depression?
White Christmas