Christmas History
What iconic movie character started as a marketing campaign?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Who sings the hit song "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"?
Brenda Lee
In the movie "Elf" what condiment does Buddy put on everything?
Syrup
What edible house is often built and decorated during Christmas time?
Gingerbread House
How many reindeer does Santa have?
Nine
-Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, & Rudolph-
In which country did the tradition of Christmas trees originate?
Germany
Who sang the hit song "Run, Run, Rudolph"?
Chuck Berry
In the movie "Frosty the Snowman" what is the first thing Frosty said when he came to life?
"Happy Birthday!"
What warm chocolate drink is usually topped with marshmallows during winter?
Hot Chocolate
What mischievous character makes pranks from the day after Thanksgiving?
Elf on the shelf
What U.S. president made Christmas a national holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant
What does Maria Carey say she won't even wish for in her hit song "All I want for Christmas"?
Snow
What food did the McCallister family order the night before departing to Paris?
Pizza
What holiday drink is also called "Milk punch"?
Eggnog
What beverage company has been using Santa in their marketing since 1931?
Coca-Cola
What year did Christmas (December 25) become a national holiday?
1870
In 2011 who released the song "Mistletoe"?
Justin Bieber
In the movie "Home Alone 1" where did the McCallister family travel to?
Paris, France
In what country is it a tradition to have KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
Where is the world-famous Christmas tree place in New York?
Rockefeller Center
When was the first Christmas postage stamp released?
1962
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
Bing Crosby's "White Christmas"
What real-life department store is "Miracle on 34th Street" based on?
Macy's
What is traditionally hid inside a British Christmas pudding?
A silver coin
What mystical creature punishes naughty children in Europe?
Krampus