Holly Jolly History
Silver Screen & Gold
Finish that Carol
Santa Stats
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This character, “the most famous reindeer of all,” was the product of Robert L. May’s imagination in 1939.
Who is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
100
In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, what is Cousin Eddie's dog's name?
Snots
100
"Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way, Oh what fun..."
"It is to ride in a one horse open sleigh!"
100
The largest cup of hot cocoa ever achieved was brewed in Mexico in 2018 and contained ____ gallons.
a) 1272 b) 1321 c) 1516 d) 1744
a) 1272
100
Marketed as America's National Toy, this toy has been allowing kids to build their own cabin since 1916.
What is Lincoln Logs?
200
The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back to this monk born in Turkey around 280 A.D. who gave away all of his inherited wealth and traveled the country side helping the poor and sick.
Who is St. Nicholas?
200
The Grinch suffers from a multitude of ailments, but notably he is plagued with termites where?
What is his smile?
200
"Rockin' around the Christmas tree, at the Christmas party hop, Mistletoe hung where you can see..."
"every couple tries to stop"
200
Santa Claus is considered the second most recognizable character in the world, only behind this mascot who made their premiere in 1933.
200
The most popular toy in 1989, this became one of the best-selling electronic game devices of all time.
What is the Game Boy?
300
After the American Revolution, English customs fell out of favor, including Christmas. In fact, Christmas wasn't declared a federal holiday until June 26th of what year?
a) 1860 b) 1870 c) 1880 d)1890
What is b) 1870
300
In 2003's Elf, Buddy the elf is way behind on his quota while building this classic toy.
What is an Etch-A-Sketch?
300
"All is calm, all is bright, 'Round yon virgin Mother and Child...."
"Holy infant so tender and mild"
300
Santa will need to visit this many homes per second to bring gifts to everyone on Christmas eve.
a) 1052 b) 1178 c) 1236 d) 1319
b) 1,178
300
Introduced by Tyco in 1996, the unexpected success of this sesame street toy led to scalpers selling the toy for hundreds of dollars and provoked altercations between customers.
What is Tickle Me Elmo?
400
In the 4th Century, Pope Julius I chose December 25 as the day for Jesus' birth in an effort to adopt and absorb the traditions of the pagan Saturnalia festival, which celebrated this solar event.
What is the Winter Solstice?
400
In 1994 Classic Santa Clause, after becoming Santa, Scott Calvin returns to work and attends a presentation on a new ad campaign for this toy.
What is Total Tank?
400
"Let nothing you dismay, Remember Christ our savior, was born on Christmas day...."
"To save us all from Satan's pow,r, When we were gone astray"
400
While some may opt for a gift bag, approximately how many miles of wrapping paper will be used during Christmas?
a) 1.1 Million b) 1.2 Million c) 1.4 Million d) 1.6 Million
d) 1.6 Million Miles
400
While many would say it starts on Black Friday, the "Holiday Quarter" (Oct. - Dec.) makes up what percentage of annual sales for Hobby, Toy, and Games stores in the U.S.
a)30% b) 33% c) 35% d) 39%
c) 35%
500
This north eastern city banned Christmas from 1659 to 1681 because during this time Christmas observers often engaged in excessive partying, overdrinking, and general debauchery while celebrating the holiday.
What is Boston?
500
Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol has been remade countless times and the story's protagonist, Ebenezer Scrooge, has been portrayed by all of the following actors on the big/small screen except who: Patrick Stewart, Michael Cain, George C. Scott, Albert Finney, Guy Pearce, Jim Carrey, Henry Winkler, Bill Murray, Seymour Hicks, Christopher Plummer
Bill Murray (His Characters name is "Frank Cross")
500
"Good King Wenceslas looked out, On the Feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about, Deep and crisp and even, Brightly shone the moon that night, Though the frost was cruel, When a poor man came in sight...."
"Gathering winter fuel"
500
Christmas tree farms around the U.S. will sell between 25 to 30 million Christmas trees this year. On average, how long does it take to grow a 6-7 foot tree?
Approximately 7 years.
500
This toy is largely considered the best-selling toy of all time with over a billion sold since it made its debut 1959.
Barbie Doll
