Traditions & Lore
Name at least two gifts the wise men brought baby Jesus according to Christian tradition.
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
What Christmas movie doubles as a Halloween flick?
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
In 'Frosty the Snowman,' what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
How many blessings are said on the first night of Hannukah?
Three
What city were the McCallisters going to for a holiday vacation in Home Alone (1990)?
Paris, France
The species known as "Reindeer" are also known as what in North America?
Caribou
What’s the best-selling Christmas movie of all time?
The Grinch (2018)
Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
Approximately how many letters does The New York Post Office mail to Santa annually?
500,000 letters.
What U.S. state was the first to recognize New Year’s as a public holiday?
Alabama in 1836
Which famous bowl game is played on New Year’s Day and is nicknamed “The Granddaddy of Them All”?
The Rose Bowl
What movie is this quote from: "“If you look for it, I’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll find that love actually is all around”?
Love, Actually (2003)
What year was Mariah Carey's iconic Christmas Song, "All I Want For Christmas Is You," released?
1994
How many holiday-themed movies does the Hallmark Channel plan to premiere in 2024?
24
What country is credited with starting the tradition of exchanging gifts for Christmas?
Italy (linked to the Roman festival of Saturnalia)
During the Christmas Truce of 1914, a temporary cease-fire along the western front during WWI, what activity did soldiers from opposing sides famously engage in together in no-man's-land?
Soldiers played soccer (football), exchanged gifts, and sang carols.
According to Buddy in Elf, what is "the best way to spread Christmas cheer"?
By singing loud for all to hear
Which artist has the best selling holiday album of all time?
Elvis Presley
How many gifts in total were given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song?
364
In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey
In Spain, what do people traditionally eat at each of the 12 clock chimes leading up to midnight?
Grapes
How many Muppets Christmas movies are there (not including TV specials)?
Three! The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), The Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (2008), and A Muppets Christmas: The Movie (2011).
Which comedian famously performed "The Chanukah Song" on Saturday Night Live in 1994?
Adam Sandler
In what year did the first Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop happen?
1907
What country does the Christmas tree tradition stem from?
Germany