Songs
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
Who played George Bailey in the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life?”
Jimmy Stewart
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of what branch of the U.S. military?
The Marines
In North America, wild reindeer are referred to as what?
Caribou
What’s the German name for the song known in English as “O Christmas Tree?”
“O Tannenbaum”
What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The Polar Express
How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
Eight (no Rudolph!)
In 1996, what toy with origins in Sesame Street was a sensation at Christmastime?
Tickle Me Elmo
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
What Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single ever?
White Christmas
What’s the name of the family featured in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
The Griswolds
What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump?
“Home Alone 2”
Name the animatronic cassette-playing bear toy that every kid wanted for Christmas in the mid 80s.
Teddy Ruxpin
Which of Santa’s reindeer was the subject of a 1989 movie starring Sam Elliot?
Prancer
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?
Pipers piping
What cartoon character’s name is used to indicate a small, thin, or just plain undesirable Christmas tree?
Charlie Brown
In one oddball tradition, an ornament shaped like what food item is hidden on the Christmas tree?
A pickle
In the movie A Christmas Story, what did Ralphie’s aunt make him?
A bunny onesie
Which one of Santa's reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?
Cupid
In “The Chipmunk Song,” what do the chipmunks want for Christmas besides a plane that loops the loop?
A hula hoop
What’s the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend in the “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” television special?
Clarice
In Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, what was the first name of Scrooge?
Ebenezer
How many gifts in total were given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song?
364
What are the names of the original eight reindeer that pull Santa’s sleigh?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen.