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In A Christmas Story, what does Ralphie's mom say when he asks for a BB gun?
"You'll shoot your eye out!"
In "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," what do the pipers want for Christmas?
Figgy Pudding
What year did Christmas become an official holiday in the United States?
1870
What was the name of the angel that appeared to Mary?
Gabriel (Luke 1:26)
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," how many total gifts are given by the end of the song?
364
What song do all the characters sing at the end of It's A Wonderful Life?
"Auld Lang Syne"
What is the snowman's name that asks, "Are you married?"
Parson Brown - Winter Wonderland (Richard B. Smith)
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
Birth
Why did Joseph initially plan to divorce Mary quietly?
He thought she had been unfaithful. (Matthew 1:19)
Which classic Christmas song was written during a heatwave by a songwriter missing the snow?
White Christmas - Irving Berlin (original lyricist)
Which musical instrument does Jack give Charlie in Jack Frost?
A Harmonica
What is the reindeer's name that fills in for Rudolph when he is sick?
Leroy - Leroy the Redneck Reindeer (Joe Diffie)
What is the most recorded Christmas song in history?
Silent Night
What ruler ordered the census that caused Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem?
Caesar Augustus (Luke 2:1)
In the movie "Home Alone," what fake gangster film does Kevin watch?
"Angels with Filthy Souls"
What are Buddy's four main food groups in Elf?
Candy, Candy Canes, Candy Corn, and Syrup
What is the name of a sorrowful Christmas song that mentions "apple wine?"
Hard Candy Christmas (Dolly Parton)
Which U.S. city claims to have held the first public Christmas tree celebration in 1912?
New York City (Madison Square Park)
Which elderly prophetess also recognized Jesus at the temple?
Anna (Luke 2:36-38)
What Christmas movie was the first to be released in cinemas in IMAX?
The Polar Express (2004)
What is the name of the evil magician in Frosty the Snowman?
Professor Hinkle
What was the original name of "The Little Drummer Boy"?
"Carol of the Drum"
Which state was the first to officially recognize Christmas as a legal holiday?
Alabama (in 1836)
(It wasn't until 1870 that the U.S. declared Christmas a federal holiday.)
Which Old Testament prophet specifically foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah (Micah 5:2)
In Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," what is Tiny Tim's real first name?
Timothy Cratchit