Christmas Movies
What is the name of the family featured in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
The Griswolds
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
Which Christmas ballet premiered in 1892?
“The Nutcracker”
Which Christmas song contains the lyric “Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way?”
“Rocking Around The Christmas Tree”
Before electric Christmas lights were invented, what did people use to light up their trees?
Candles
What was Frosty the Snowman’s pipe made from?
A corncob
When did the tradition of the Rockefeller Center tree start?
1931
This hot-spiced cider is a popular Yuletide tradition. What is it?
Wassail
According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the eighth day of Christmas?
Eight maids a-milking
Which U.S. state has a town named Santa Claus?
Indiana
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris, France
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca-Cola
Which one of Santa’s reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?
Cupid
In “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”, what is the Grinch described as having in his smile?
Termites in his teeth
What type of tree is typically used as a Christmas tree?
A fir tree
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Max
What time period does A Christmas Story take place in?
The 1940s
Which branch of the military runs “Toys for Tots”?
The Marines
What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
“Jingle Bells”
Are Santa's reindeer male or female?
Female because male reindeer shed their antlers in the fall after mating season, while females keep theirs through the winter
How many lights did Clark Griswold use to light up his house in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
25,000
What three gifts did the wise men give the baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
Which fairy tale were the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel and Gretel
What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?
“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby
What plant associated with Christmas can be poisonous to pets?
Poinsettia