Christmas Trivia One
Which girl group recorded "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" on Phil Spector's 1963 Christmas LP "A Christmas Gift for You"?
a. The Chantels
b. The Vandellas
c. The Ronnettes
d. The Chiffons
C. The Ronnettes
- Not popular when first released, a re-release reached number six on Billboard's list of Christmas Albums in 1972.
Eggnog originated in which country?
a. China
b. Russia
c. England
d. Australia
C. England
- Most historians agree that eggnog originated from a medieval Britain posset.
What is Marley's first name in Charles Dickens' novella, "A Christmas Carol"?
a. Daniel
b. Marvin
c. Robert
d. Jacob
D. Jacob
- A Christmas Carol was published in 1843.
Who played the role of "Bad Santa" in the 2003 comedy film of the same name?
a. Ben Stiller
b. Owen Wilson
c. Billy Bob Thornton
d. Will Ferrell
C. Billy Bob Thornton
- Bad Santa marked John Ritter's last film appearance before his death in September of 2003.
What is the name of the superhero doll in the 1996 Christmas film "Jingle all the Way"?
a. Sonic Man
b. Turbo Man
c. Propeller Man
d. Jet Man
B. Turbo Man
- The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad.
Which of the following is a character from the 1843 Dicken's novella "A Christmas Carol"?
a. Tiny Tim
b. Tom Thumb
c. Small Sid
d. Little Sam
A. Tiny Tim
- A Christmas Carol has never been out of print.
Germans cook their Brussel sprouts at Christmas in what?
a. Whiskey
b. Eggs
c. Coffee
d. Beer
D. Beer
- The traditional German Christmas meal features duck, goose or a roast.
When did Queen Elizabeth II deliver her first "Royal Christmas Message" on TV?
a. 1947
b. 1966
c. 1988
d. 1957
D. 1957
- Previously, the Royal Christmas Message was aired on radio.
Which one of the following is NOT one of Santa's reindeer?
a. Dasher
b. Eddie
c. Dancer
d. Cupid
B. Eddie
- Santa's sleigh is led by eight reindeer.
What color "Christmas" did Elvis sing about in 1964?
a. Red
b. Gold
c. Blue
d. White
C. Blue
- Blue Christmas was written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson.
How many Lords-a-leaping according to the traditional Christmas song "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?
a. 4
b. 11
c. 6
d. 10
D. 10
- The Twelve Days of Christmas is thought to be French in origin.
How many horses pull the sleigh in the Christmas carol "Jingle Bells"?
a. 3
b. 1
c. 4
d. 2
B. 1
- Published in 1857, Jingle Bells was written by James Lord Pierpont.
Which of these action movies is set during Christmas?
a. Die Hard
b. Robocop
c. Predators
d. Terminator 2
A. Die Hard
- Die Hard was released in 1988.
What street completes the famous 1947 Christmas comedy-drama film "Miracle on ??? Street"?
a. 44th
b. 64th
c. 54th
d. 34th
D. 34th
- Miracle on 34th Street is based on a story by Valentine Davies.
Which Christmas character is known for saying the line "God bless us everyone"?
a. Frosty
b. Rudolph
c. Tiny Tim
d. The Grinch
C. Tiny Tim
- Tiny Tim says this line in the story 'A Christmas Carol'.
With a population of approximately 2,000 residents, "Christmas Island" lies in which Ocean?
a. Atlantic
b. Indian
c. Pacific
d. Southern
B. Indian
- The island was first discovered on Christmas Day in 1643.
In which country would you eat "Lutefisk" for Christmas dinner?
a. Sweden
b. France
c. Germany
d. Colombia
A. Sweden
- Lutefisk is dried whitefish. Traditionally, it is eaten with potatoes, green peas and white sauce.
Who penned the famous poem "The Cultivation of Xmas Trees"?
a. William Shakespeare
b. TS Elliot
c. Ezra Pound
d. Lewis Carroll
B. TS Elliot
- The Cultivation of Xmas Trees was published in October of 1954.
What is traditionally placed in Christmas puddings?
a. Jewelry
b. Money
c. Sweets
d. Fortunes
B. Money
- Christmas pudding is also known as plum pudding.
In which country does Kaledu Senelis deliver gifts?
a. Lithuania
b. Hungry
c. Egypt
d. Slovakia
A. Lithuania
- Children who want to receive a gift from Kaledu must perform a song or poem.
Complete the title of the 2000s Coldplay Christmas hit "Christmas ..."?
a. Nights
b. Lovers
c. Bells
d. Lights
D. Lights
- Coldplay was released as a digital download on in December of 2010.
The famous song "White Christmas" originated in which Christmas film?
a. If Not Today
b. When I Were Young
c. Days Gone By
d. Holiday Inn
D. Holiday Inn
- White Christmas is heard during the Christmas holiday sections of the film.
Who did the boy and the snowman meet in the much-loved TV cartoon "The Snowman"?
a. Rudolph
b. Jesus
c. Santa
d. Mary
C. Santa
- The Snowman is based on a children's picture book of the same name by English author Raymond Briggs.
What three words follow the title of the famous John Lennon song "Happy Xmas"?
a. Santa is Coming
b. War is Over
c. Hunger is Over
d. Tonight is True
B. War is Over
- Released in 1971, Happy Xmas (War is Over) was written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
What was the name of the prospector in the made for TV film, "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer"?
a. Yukon Cornelius
b. Moonracer
c. Hermey
d. Clarence
A. Yukon Cornelius
- Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer first aired Sunday, December 6, 1964.