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In A Christmas Story, what is the name of the neighbors whose dogs eat the Parker family's turkey?
I don't want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing I need. I don't care about the presents...
underneath the Christmas tree
What is the name of the real life monk that the legend of Santa Claus is based on?
Saint Nicholas
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of putting up Christmas trees?
Germany
Who wrote the 1843 novel A Christmas Carol, which helped redefine the spirit of the holiday?
Charles Dickens
In the song We Wish You a Merry Christmas, what specific dessert do the carolers demand before they will leave?
figgy pudding
In It's a Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings
An angel gets his wings
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style. In the air there's a feeling of...
Christmas
In which modern day country was the real Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey
Before electric lights were invented, what did people use to light up their trees?
candles
During WWI, what famous event occurred on the front lines on Christmas Day 1914?
The Christmas Truce
eggnog
What is the name of the head elf in The Santa Claus
Bernard
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie and we'll do some...
caroling
What is the name of Santa's wife
Mrs. Claus
Who invented the first string of electric Christmas lights in 1880?
What three gifts did the three wisemen bring to baby Jesus?
gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Which fast food chain is so popular for Christmas dinner in Japan that customers must order weeks in advance?
KFC
In Miracle on 34th Street, Kris Kringle is hired to work at which famous department store?
Macy's
The stars in the sky looked down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus...
asleep on the hay
twice
Legend has it that tinsel was inspired by a story about which creature spinning webs on a Christmas tree?
a spider
During the Victorian era, what did people often hide inside Christmas Puddings for good luck
a silver coin
What is a turducken?
a deboned chicken stuffed into a deboned duck, which is then stuffed into a deboned turkey
What three words are used to describe the Grinch in "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch"?
Stink, stank, stunk
Paul McCartney
What does Santa famously say at the end of "The Night Before Christmas"?
Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night
Original tinsel from the 1600s was actually made out of what precious metal?
Silver
Which famous American general crossed the icy Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776 to lead a surprise attack?
George Washington
In many Latin American countries, what dough based food is traditionally steamed in corn husks or banana leaves for Christmas?
tamales
In Elf, Buddy explains that elves try to stick to four main food groups. Name them
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
Which famous Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving
Jingle Bells
In Germany, who is the scary, horned figure that accompanies Santa to punish the naughty children?
Krampus
If you are decking the halls, what specific plant are you supposed to use?
Holly
In 1939, a department store copywriter created which famous character as a promotional gimmick for Montgomery Ward?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
What kind of nut is traditionally roasted on an open fire in the classic Christmas Song
chestnuts
Which animated 2004 film used performance capture to have Tom Hanks play multiple roles?
The Polar Express
What is the best selling Christmas single of all time?
White Christmas
What is Santa's belly famously compared to when he laughs?
A bowl full of jelly
kiss
In A Charlie Brown Christmas, what color in the single Christmas ornament that Charlie Brown puts on his tiny tree?
red
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what is the name of the fictional meat the Grinch carves at the Whoville feast?
roast beast
What is the name of the cynical town where the Grinch lives?
Whoville
In the song Frosty the Snowman, what are Frosty's eyes made out of?
Coal
In the film The Nightmare Before Christmas, what name does Jack Skellington mistakenly give Santa
Sandy Claws
Poinsettias, the popular red Christmas flowers are native to which country?
Mexico
In Frosty the Snowman, what were the first words Frosty spoke after the hat was placed on his head
Happy Birthday
In the movie A Christmas Story, where does the family go for dinner after the neighbors' dogs eat their turkey?
A Chinese restaurant
Where is the McCallister family traveling when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris, France
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, how many total gifts are given if you count every repetition?
364
In the movie Rise of the Guardians, Santa(North) has what words tattooed on his forearms?
What is the name of the circular decoration usually hung on a front door?
a wreath
How many sides does a traditional snowflake have?
six
Which bright red, tart berry is famously used to make a sauce that is a staple of both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners?
cranberry