History
What thick, tasty Christmas drink originated in England in the 1200s (13th Century)?
Eggnog became popular in England in the 1200s.
What were Frosty the Snowman's first words in the 1969 TV adaptation?
His first words are "Happy Birthday!"
In Nat "King" Cole's 1946 classic "The Christmas Song", what is roasting on an open fire?
"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose..."
What were the first names of "The Wet Bandits" in Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2 (1992)?
Bonus: When they changed their gang name from "The Wet Bandits", what did they change it to?
Bonus: They changed their names to "The Sticky Bandits" in Home Alone 2.
What holiday fad, first introduced in 2005, hides in your house and reports back to Santa Clause on your behavior?
The Elf on the Shelf has become a popular modern Christmas tradition for some families in the 21st Century.
They were from Germany.
All three of these toys were introduced in the 1950s (1958).
Who is the "eee-onking" Italian Christmas donkey in Lou Monte's 1960 song?
Jin-a-de-jing, it's Dominic the Donkey!
In "A Christmas Story" (1983), what is the gift that Ralphie wants more than anything else for Christmas in 1947?
He wants an official Red Ryder, carbine-action; two hundred shot range model air rifle, with a compass in the stock and this thing which tells time!
a.k.a. a Red Ryder B.B. Gun
In "T'was the Night Before Christmas", who is the only reindeer never mentioned as Santa drives out of sight?
"On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer, and Vixen! On Comet, on Cupid, on Donner, and Blitzen!"
He forgets Rudolph!
Who was the first president to put up an official White House Christmas Tree?
What popular, collectable toy doll caused parents to swarm department stores and even get into fights in order to get one for their kids in the 1980s?
They were scrambling to get "Cabbage Patch Kid" dolls in time for Christmas.
What type of sleigh is dashing through the snow in "Jingle Bells"?
They are riding in a one-horse, open sleigh!
In "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946), what is the name of George Bailey's guardian angel?
Clarence Oddbody, A.S.2. (Angel, Second Class)
In "The Santa Clause" (1994), what is the name of the Head Elf that Scott can never seem to remember?
His name is Bernard.
"Come on, Barnaby, I just want to go home...!"
Who invented the first electric Christmas lights in 1880? Hint: He also invented the first lightbulbs in history just one year earlier!
Thomas Edison invented lightbulbs in 1879 and Christmas lights in 1880!
Who is the dog sled driving prospector in the 1964 TV adaptation of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
Yukon Cornelius of course!
In which Christmas song are the lyrics ‘City sidewalks, busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style’ found?
These are the opening lyrics to "Silver Bells".
In "Miracle on 34th Street", what department store does Susan's mom, Doris, work at?
She works for Macy's and is in charge of their parade.
What gift does Kevin give to the bird lady/bag lady in Home Alone 2 for being his friend when he was alone?
He gives her two turtle doves, so that they will always remember each other.
Hint: Shepherds often use something with the same shape to tend their flocks!
The choirmaster invented candy canes in 1670!
What are the names of the bean-bag, tic-tac-toe game and the robot boxing game that Scott Calvin (Santa Clause) gives two of the teachers during the staff Christmas party in "The Santa Clause 2" (2002)?
Hint: Both of these classic games were made by the Louis Marx Co. in Glen Dale, WV!
The games were called "Toss Across" and "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots"!
Who composed the music for "The Nutcracker" ballet in 1892?
The composer was Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky.
In the hilarious Christmas comedy "Christmas in Connecticut" (1945), city-dwelling Elizabeth Lane writes the "Diary of a Housewife" column for a magazine. Where does she have to pretend to live when her boss invites himself and a wounded soldier to spend Christmas with her?
Despite living in a city apartment, Elizabeth must work up an elaborate scheme to pretend that she lives on a farm!
What are the five major food groups according to "Buddy the Elf"?
Bonus Question (Worth 800 points!: What is the name of the "Polka King of the Midwest" and his band in "Home Alone" (1990)?
The five major food groups are: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
Bonus: "Gus Polinski and the Kenosha Kickers"!