Christmas Trivia
In English, we say, "Merry Christmas" to spread Christmas Cheer. In Spanish, one might say . . .
What is "Feliz Navidad"?
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate.
What is fruitcake?
Jim Carrey’s grumpy green gremlin lays siege to this town in the 2000 film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
What is Whoville?
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The English also refer to Santa Claus by this proper-sounding name.
What is Father Christmas?
One in three men wait until this day to do their Chirstmas shopping
What is Chirstmas Eve?
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
What is figgy pudding?
In this cinematic holiday heart warmer, George Bailey receives a visit from an angel who helps him realize the importance of his own existence.
What is “It’s a Wonderful Life?”
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What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
This type of calendar contains pockets filled with treats, one for each day of December through Christmas Day.
What is an advent calendar?
It is traditional for people to kiss under this Christmas plant.
What is Mistletoe?
These are the four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film “Elf”.
What are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup?
This 2004 animated Christmas feature was an adaptation of an illustrated storybook by Chris Van Allsburg, the same author who created “Jumanji.”
What is “The Polar Express”?
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What is "Grandma Got Run over by a Reindeer"?
This real-life department store served as the setting for the Christmas film “Miracle on 34th Street”.
What is Macy’s?
Can you name the missing reindeer from the list?
Comet, Blitzen, Vixen, Prancer, Dancer, _ _ _ _ _, Rudolph, Dasher and Donnor
Who is Cupid?
These classic Christmas sweets begin as striped loaves before a machine pulls and twists it into thin, hook-shaped treats.
What are candy canes?
The role of Ebenezer Scrooch in 1992’s “A Muppet Christmas Carol” featured this two-time Academy Award-winning British actor.
Who is Michael Caine?
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What is "Angels We Have Heard on High"?
In “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” this character recites the Bible passage detailing the angel appearing to shepherds in the fields.
Who is Linus?
The French word "Noel" is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
What is "Birth"?
Christmas pies, served in many English-speaking countries, are also known by this more descriptive name, inspired by the blend of beef suet and fruit in the filling
What are mincemeat pies?
While at home alone, Kevin orders pizza from this restaurant.
What is "Little Nero's"?
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What is "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"?
This instrumental Christmastime theme from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite was also used in early versions of the video game Tetris.
What is Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy?