General
What country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Germany
What king ordered the killing of young boys in Bethlehem?
King Herod
In Home Alone, what are the burglars’ nicknames?
The Wet Bandits.
What song demands “bring us some figgy pudding”?
“We Wish You a Merry Christmas”
In Australia, what animal sometimes pulls Santa’s sleigh in local songs?
Kangaroos
Rudolph first appeared in a booklet published by what department store?
Montgomery Ward
Which gospel contains the account of the shepherds?
Luke
In Santa Claus is Comin to Town, What is the name of the villainous leader who bans toys?
Burgermeister Meisterburger
What popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
“Jingle Bells”
Which country is famous for the Christmas tradition of hiding a pickle ornament in the tree?
Germany
What color are the berries on mistletoe?
White
What Old Testament book mentions Bethlehem as the birthplace of a future ruler?
Micah
In The Grinch, what is the Grinch’s dog’s name?
Max
What song is known as the best-selling single of all time?
“White Christmas”
In what country are Christmas spiders considered good luck?
Ukraine
Which American president banned Christmas trees in the White House?
Theodore Roosevelt
How many wise men does the Bible say visited Jesus?
It doesn’t specify (tradition assumes three)
In "The Holiday" What is the name of Iris’s charming elderly neighbor?
Arthur Abbott
Which classic carol was the first song ever played on radio?
O Holy Night”
What is the name of the 7-day African-American cultural celebration beginning December 26?
Kwanzaa
In what year was Christmas declared a federal holiday in the U.S.?
1870
What feast day celebrates the presentation of Jesus at the temple?
Candlemas / Feast of the Presentation
In Elf, where does Buddy’s biological father, Walter, work?
Greenway Press (a publishing company)
Which country originated the carol “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”?
France
Which Asian country holds the world’s longest Christmas season, starting in September?
The Philippines