Christmas History
This plant is commonly hung for kissing at Christmas
What is Mistletoe
This Dickens work features the character Jacob Marley
What Is a Christmas carol
This composer wrote Messiah, frequently performed at Christmas
Who is George Frideric Handel
In a Christmas story what does the main character want as his Christmas gift from Santa
What is a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun
In Austria and Germany, this horned figure appears during the winter holidays
Who is Krampus
These are traditionally hung by the fireplace for gifts
What are stockings
This poem begins with "Twas the night before Christmas"
What is "A Visit from St. Nicholas"
This carol was banned in England under Puritan rule due to its association with revelry
What is God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
In Elf, Buddy believes this New York landmark is Santa's Workshop
What is the Empire State Building
In germany, this Christmas tree decorations were made originally of silver as a status symbol
What is tinsel
This flower, native to Mexico, became a Christmas symbol in the 17th century
What is the poinsettia
This beloved Dr. Seuss book tells the story of a grumpy creature who tries to steal Christmas from Whoville
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas
This jazz musician released A Charlie Brown Christmas in 1965
Who is Vince Guaraldi
This TV character famously dislikes Christmas in a Seinfeld episode
who is George Costanza
This song, written and recorded in 1942, holds the title of the best-selling single of all time
What is "White Christmas"
This English monarch temporarily banned Christmas celebrations in the 1600s
Who is Oliver Cromwell
This Shakespeare play is traditionally associated with Christmas celebrations and gives its name to the holiday numbered night
What is Twelfth Night
This genre of Puerto Rican Christmas music is traditionally performed during parrandas using guitars, cuatros, and maracas
What is aguinaldo
In The polar express, the main character receives this at the end of the movie as his gift for believing
What is a silver bell
Written in 1857 and originally intended for Thanksgiving, this festive tune became one of the most popular Christmas songs ever
What is "Jingle Bells"
The first White House Christmas tree appeared during the presidency of this man
who is Franklin Pierce
This classic Christmas ballet tells the story of a young girl, Clara, who receives a wooden toy that comes to life
What is the Nutcracker
This legendary Puerto Rican group helped popularize Christmas music with albums like Asalto Navideno
Who is El Gran Combo
What are the three rules told to follow in the movie The Gremlins
1. Do not feed them after midnight
2. Do not let them come into contact with water
3. Do not let them feel sunlight
This unusual 1977 Christmas duet pairs a traditional carol about a young drummer with a newly written peace-themed counterpoint, recorded in a single day for a TV special
Who are Bing Crosby and David Bowie