General Christmas
What Christmas themed ballet features the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies"?
The Nutcracker
Which animal did Mary ride on her journey to Bethlehem?
The Bible never mentions Mary riding any animal to Bethlehem!
What Christmas tradition involves hiding an ornament in the tree for good fortune or a special reward?
The Christmas pickle
What Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single ever?
White Christmas
This is how you say Merry Christmas in Spanish
Feliz Navidad
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
Hansel & Gretel
The number of ghosts in A Christmas Carol
4 (the ghost of Marley, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future)
The most popular tree topper according to surveys
Star
What are frosty the snowman’s eyes made of?
Coal
Which state was the first to officially recognize Christmas as a holiday?
Alabama
The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of what branch of the U.S. military?
The Marines
The Grinch’s heart is said to be how many sizes too small?
2
Who is the author of the widely used holiday Bible Study titled "Family Celebrations"?
Ann Hibbard
The song "Jingle Bells" was originally written to celebrate what holiday?
Thanksgiving
What was its original Latin meaning of the French word “Noel”?
Birth
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of what bird?
A Goose
The 1969 film "Frosty the Snowman" features a magical snowman brought to life by a magical hat. Who narrated the story in this animated Christmas classic?
Jimmy Durante
Which 1947 film, inspired by a 1940s radio show, features an angel named Dudley? Who portrays Dudley in this festive classic?
"The Bishop's Wife"
Cary Grant portrays the character Dudley in the 1947 film adaptation, and the radio version starred David Niven as Dudley
The song "Do You Hear What I Hear?" was written in 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis as a plea for peace. Name the married couple who composed this Christmas classic?
Noel Regney and Gloria Shayne Baker
What year did it snow in Orlando? 1961, 1973, 1977, 1983, 1989
1977
In 1953, the first-ever aluminum Christmas tree was introduced to the market. What was the brand name of this artificial tree?
The first aluminum Christmas tree was introduced under the brand name "Evergleam"
The short story "Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry tells the tale of a couple, Jim and Della, who make sacrifices for each other during Christmas. What precious items do they each sell to buy gifts for one another?
Jim sells his pocket watch to buy combs for Della's hair, while Della sells her long hair to buy a chain for Jim's pocket watch
In 1986, a certain Christmas tradition was officially recognized when it was declared a national event. What tradition was this, and which U.S. President signed it into law?
The tradition is the lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the White House lawn.
It was signed into law by President Calvin Coolidge in 1923
In the song "The Little Drummer Boy," there is a line that goes, "I am a poor boy too." Which two artists collaborated on a famous version of this song in the late 1960s, and what was the title of their album that featured this track?
David Bowie and Bing Crosby collaborated on a famous version of "The Little Drummer Boy" featured in the album "Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas."
In the 1945 Christmas movie, who portrayed Elizabeth Lane?
Barbara Stanwyck