Traditions
Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
Elf on the Shelf
“Miracle on 34th Street” centers on what real-life department store?
Macy's
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
8
Which country was the first to use Christmas trees?
Germany
Who played George Bailey in the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life?”
Jimmy Stewart
What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
What are two other names for Santa?
Kris Kringle and Saint Nick
When was the first Christmas card sent?
1843
In the TV special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what three words best describe the Grinch?
Stink, Stank, Stunck
In 1981, Bob and Doug McKenzie released their own version of a classic Christmas song. Which song is that?
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
Hansel and Gretel
In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey
In what decade did NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command, formerly CONAD) start tracking Santa on Christmas Eve?
1950's
In the 1964 classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what was the name of Rudolph’s faithful elf companion?
Hermey
Of all the popular Christmas songs, which is the best-selling single of all time?
White Christmas
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
Which was the last US state to declare an official holiday for Christmas?
Oklahoma
What was the real name of the character Tim Allen plays in The Santa Clause?
Scott Calvin
In what country did Silent Night originate?
Austria
What was the first year that the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was put up?
1933
What is a ‘Bûche de Noël’, commonly eaten in France at Christmas?
Yule Log