Songs
In the song ‘Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town’, what should you watch out for, according to Christmas Song Trivia?
You better not pout
In Iceland, children place shoes in their windows in December to receive gifts from how many different “Yule Lads”?
13 — each with their own quirky personality, from Spoon-Licker to Door-Slammer.
In which country is it traditional to hide a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree, with a prize for the first person to find it?
Germany
What holiday drink is also called “milk punch”?
Eggnog
Which two of Santa’s reindeer names come from weather phenomena?
Donner (thunder) and Blitzen (lightning)
Which American composer wrote the music for the classic 1943 Christmas Song Trivia piece ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’?
Walter Kent
In Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, many people travel to early morning Christmas Mass in what unusual way?
On roller skates! Streets are even closed to cars for the tradition.
In Ukraine, it’s considered good luck to decorate the Christmas tree with what unusual item?
A spider web
What traditional German Christmas bread is called “Christstollen”?
Stollen
The first “string lights” for Christmas trees were invented in which decade?
1880s
The Christmas Song Trivia classic ‘A Holly Jolly Christmas’ mentions hanging up what color sock?
Red
What do people traditionally place on top of a Christmas tree?
Star or Angel
In which country might you find a witch named La Befana delivering gifts on January 5th?
Italy
What beverage company has used Santa Claus in its Christmas marketing since 1931?
Coca-Cola
Which U.S. President made Christmas a federal holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant
What is the common name of the carol written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in 1863, featured in Christmas Song Trivia?
I heard the bells on Christmas Day
In which country do children put their shoes out on December 5th to be filled with gifts by St. Nicholas?
The Netherlands
In the Philippines, the city of San Fernando is famous for its giant Christmas lantern festival. What are these lanterns called?
Parols
Before turkey was common, what meat was often served at Christmas in England?
Goose or boar’s head
What mythical figure punishes naughty children in central Europe?
Krampus
What is the original title of the song ‘Silver Bells’, which is often included in Christmas Song Trivia?
Tinkle Bells
What is the name of the log-shaped dessert traditionally served in France at Christmas?
Noel
In which country is Christmas dinner often centered around a dish called “Seven Fishes”?
Italy
What fruit is traditionally found at the bottom of a Christmas stocking in the U.S.?
An orange
How many towns in America are named “Christmas”?
Two (Christmas, Michigan and Christmas, Florida)