Eat, Drink and Be Merry
What is the origin of the shape of Candy Canes?
They are inspired by shepherd hooks
What is the most published Christmas hymn?
Joy to the World
Where was Jesus lain after his birth?
Manger
In Elf, What does Buddy call his adoptive Father?
In 1964, a man named Leon began manufacturing which toys as a yearly Christmas tradition and fun affordable gift.
Hess Trucks
During what decade did the American tradition of leaving milk and cookies for Santa begin?
1930's
Who first recorded the Frank Sinatra hit: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"?
Judy Garland
Name one of the animals present at Jesus' birth.
Cow, ox, donkey, sheep, camel
Who does Santa (Chris Kringle) teach to walk in Rankin/ Bass' claymation "Santa Claus is comin' to Town"?
The Winter Warlock
During what decade were the first Red Rider BB Guns sold?
1940's
When was the first cookie press invented?
The 16th century
What popular Christmas hit was released in 1984 but did not rank in the charts until 2017?
"Last Christmas" by Wham!
What did the 3 wisemen bring as gifts to baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and mrryh
Who is "Head Elf" in the first 2 "Santa Clause" movies?
Bernard
What was the first state to legally recognize Christmas as a state holiday?
Alabama
What was the original purpose of Eggnog, the popular Christmas drink we know today?
It was originally a medieval British posset used as a medicinal tonic or sleep aid
In the song "The 12 Days of Christmas," what is gifted on the seventh day?
7 swans a-swimming
The wisemen followed the Star of Bethlehem to Jesus. What is another name for the North Star? (2 correct answers)
Polaris or The Pole Star
In "Santa Clause is Coming to Town," Mrs. Clause's origin story is explained. What is Mrs. Clause's real first name?
Jessica
Instead of ornaments, what food group did people use to decorate their Christmas trees in the late 17th century?
Fruit
What was the origin of the classic Italian-American feast of the 7 fishes on Christmas Eve?
It comes from the Catholic tradition of abstaining from eating meat on Christmas Eve due to religious fasting rules.
In the very beginning of the song "Happy Xmas (War is Over)," John Lennon and Yoko Ono whisper a Merry Christmas to what two individuals?
Their kids, Kyoko and Julian
What two gospels have no mention of the birth of Jesus?
Mark and John
In the classic claymation "Rudolph," he visits the Island of Misfit Toys. Name three of those misfit toys.
Cowboy on a red ostrich, a pistol that shoots jelly, spotted elephant, bird that swims, boat that sinks, caboose with square wheels, scooter, airplane, dolly for sue
What were the first artificial Christmas trees made out of?
Dyed goose feathers