Food
What is the traditional meat served at Christmas dinner
Turkey
How many reindeer does Santa have in total, including Rudolph?
9
According to tradition, where are Christmas stockings usually hung
By the Fireplace
What is the name of the tree traditionally associated with Christmas that has roots in pagan Yule celebrations?
The Yule tree (later adapted into the Christmas tree)
What body of water lies directly to the south of the North Pole?
The Arctic Ocean
What Christmas beverage is made with milk, sugar, and eggs, and often spiked with rum or bourbon?
Eggnog
Which reindeer’s name is also a term for a weather phenomenon?
Blitzen, meaning lightening in German
In the United States, what is the most common item placed in a Christmas stocking?
Candy canes
What pre-Christian figure, associated with the winter solstice, is thought to have inspired the modern image of Santa Claus?
Odin (who was said to ride a sleigh across the sky and bring gifts to children)
Which country claims the region around the North Pole as part of its territory, even though it is not universally recognized?
Canada
Which fruit is traditionally used to make a classic Christmas mincemeat pie
Raisins
Which reindeer’s name refers to a romantic or affectionate figure
Cupid
What is the name of the character who is said to leave gifts in the stockings of children?
Santa Clause
What evergreen plant, often used in Christmas decorations, was sacred to the Druids and used during the winter solstice?
Mistletoe
Which species of bear, native to the Arctic region, is closely associated with the North Pole?
The polar bear
What popular Christmas treat is often shaped into houses and men?
Gingerbread
In the film "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer" who was the youngest Reindeer on Santa's sleigh team before Rudolph joined?
Vixen
In the story of Saint Nicholas, why did he allegedly begin the tradition of hanging stockings?
He secretly dropped gold coins into the stockings of three poor sisters to help them with dowries
Which pagan festival, celebrated around the same time as Christmas, is thought to have influenced many Christmas traditions?
Saturnalia (an ancient Roman festival dedicated to the god Saturn)
What is the term for the phenomenon when the sun does not set for several weeks in the summer at the North Pole?
The Midnight Sun
In the United States, what is the most common type of pie served during Christmas dinner?
Pumpkin pie
Which of Santa's Reindeer has a name synonymous with the German word for thunder?
Donner
What Christmas tradition involves a small gift or token placed in a stocking for good luck or to ward off bad spirits?
The tradition of placing an orange or a piece of fruit in the stocking
What is the name of the ancient Norse celebration that took place during the winter solstice and is linked to modern Christmas customs like the Yule log?
Yule (a festival honoring the rebirth of the sun)
In which month does the North Pole typically experience its warmest temperatures?
July (with average temperatures around freezing or slightly above)