Here’s a warm up for your sleigh ride through holiday trivia
What phrase made popular in the book “A Christmas Carol” expresses annoyance with cheery holiday celebrations?
Bah humbug!
What beloved Christmas song was recorded by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano in 1970?
Feliz Navidad
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
Hansel and Gretle
Which classic Christmas carol contains the lyric “Strike the harp and join the chorus”?
Deck the Halls
In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan
Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
Elf on the shelf
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of what bird?
Goose
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
The celebrated “Christmas Truce” temporarily halted fighting during what war?
World War I
What Christmas carol does the Peanuts gang sing at the end of “A Charlie Brown Christmas”?
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The Polar Express
In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” what was Mr. Scrooge’s first name?
Ebenezer
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
In the TV special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what three words best describe the Grinch?
Stink, Stank, Stunk
According to the Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
In the song "Frosty the Snowman," what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat?
In the song “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” what “incriminating” evidence was found on Grandma’s back?
Claus marks
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?
Pipers Piping
Who recorded the melancholy holiday hit “Hard Candy Christmas” in 1982?
Dolly Parton
In the Harry Potter books, the title character’s wand is made from the wood of what plant associated with Christmas?
Holly
What’s the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend in the “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” television special?
Clarice
The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of what branch of the U.S. military?
The Marines
In “The Chipmunk Song,” what do the chipmunks want for Christmas besides a plane that loops the loop?
A hula hoop
The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written to celebrate what holiday?
Thanksgiving
True or False: Snow is white.
False. It’s translucent. The light reflecting off of it makes it appear white