Movies
In this holiday hit, a much taller elf creates his own new breakfast consisting of pasta, maple syrup, sprinkles, and Pop Tarts
Elf
The colors for Santa's suit were directly inspired by this corporations colors, as they created the modern version of Santa.
Coca Cola
In the UK, it is a tradition to hide a specific object inside a Christmas Pudding for luck. What is the object?
A silver coin
Iceland doesn't have just one Santa Claus—they have 13 mischievous brothers called the Yule Lads (Jólasveinar). Each has a name describing his specific "crime," like "Door-Slammer" or "Spoon-Licker." If an Icelandic child has been naughty, what do the Lads leave in their shoe?
A rotten potato
Which Christmas song holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling single of all time?
White Christmas - Bing Crosby
What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Max
In the mid-17th century (1647), which world leader famously "canceled" Christmas by banning celebrations, decorations, and even special holiday treats
Oliver Cromwell
Which fast-food chain has become a staple Christmas Eve dinner in Japan, often requiring orders to be placed weeks in advance?
KFC
While its true origins are debated, many people believe in the tradition of hiding a glass ornament shaped like a specific fruit in the Christmas tree. The first child to find it gets an extra gift. What is the fruit?
Cucumber/Pickle
Which famous 1944 holiday hit was reportedly written in just 15 minutes during a blistering summer heatwave?
"The Christmas Song" (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
This sequel movie features a cameo of a U.S. president, the only Christmas movie to do so.
Home Alone 2
Which famous Christmas song was actually written for American Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
Which popular Christmas beverage is also known as "milk punch" and is traditionally made with eggs, cream, and nutmeg?
Eggnog
In the capital city of Caracas, it is customary for residents to travel to early morning Christmas Eve mass using a specific mode of transportation, leading the government to close streets to cars. What is it?
Roller-skates
In what year was Mariah Carey’s "All I Want for Christmas Is You" first released?
1994
This movie features the dysfunctional Griswold family as they attempt to navigate Christmas when everything just keeps going wrong
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
Before the invention of plastic or tinsel trees, the first artificial Christmas trees were developed in Germany during the 19th century. What were they made out of?
Dyed goose feathers
What shape is the traditional German Christmas bread known as Stollen supposed to represent?
Baby Jesus
Every year in the Swedish town of Gävle, a massive version of a traditional "Yule Goat" is constructed out of straw. What is the "unofficial" tradition that happens to the goat almost every year, despite the city's best efforts to stop it?
It is burned
What was the first song ever played in space by astronauts (who performed it on a smuggled harmonica and bells) in 1965?
Jingle Bells
Technically speaking, Scott Calvin commits involuntary manslaughter after causing Santa to fall of his roof and die
The Santa Claus
The historical figure who inspired Santa Claus, St. Nicholas, was a 4th-century bishop. In which modern-day country did he live and serve?
Turkey
In many Italian-American households, the "Feast of the Seven ______" is celebrated on Christmas Eve according to Catholic tradition.
Fishes
On December 23rd, the city of Oaxaca, Mexico, celebrates Noche de Rábanos. Local artisans carve these vegetables into nativity scenes and wild animals.
Radishes
In the song "Santa Baby," what color convertible does the narrator ask for (specifically, a '54)?
Light Blue