Movies
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
In the song “Santa Baby,” the singer asks for a deed to what?
A platinum mine
How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas?
Eight (no Rudolph!)
Who wrote, "Christmas doesn't come from a store; maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more?"
Dr. Seuss (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
According to the Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan
What three words best describe the Grinch?
Stink, Stank, Stunk
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
Hansel and Gretel
What is the name of the last ghost that visits Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?
The Ghost of Christmas' Yet To Come
In the movie "A Christmas Story" what was the name of the next door neighbor whose dogs ate the Christmas Turkey?
The Bumpuses
What word for the Christmas season derives from an ancient Germanic pagan holiday?
Yuletide (or Yule)
In “The Chipmunk Song,” what do the chipmunks want for Christmas besides a plane that loops the loop?
A hula hoop
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?
Krampus
In what movie was “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” introduced?
Meet Me In St.Louise
In the movie Elf, what were the 3 rules of "The Code of Elves?"
1. Treat every day like Christmas
2. There's room for everyone on the nice list
3. The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all those to hear.
What color do people in Brazil traditionally wear on New Year’s Eve for good luck?
White
What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
“Jingle Bells”
"Twas the Night Before Christmas” was originally published under what name?
"A Visit from St. Nicholas”
What is the RUNNER UP highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
The runner-up, Home Alone, had an international gross of $476.7 million.
What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
The 2018 Grinch movie had $512.9 million internationally.
How many letters does The New York Post Office mail to Santa annually?
According to Smithsonian Magazine, 500,000 letters every year.
The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written to celebrate what holiday?
Thanksgiving
What’s the name of the hot spiced cider that’s a yuletide tradition for many?
Wassail (A beverage made from hot mulled cider, ale, or wine and spices, drunk traditionally as an integral part of wassailing, an ancient English Yuletide drinking ritual)
What poem became the first publication that mentioned Santa’s reindeer?
Old Santaclaus with Much Delight