Christmas Classics
What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?
Join in any reindeer games.
What words follow “Silent Night” in the song?
Holy Night
Where was baby Jesus born?
In Bethlehem.
What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?
Fruitcake.
What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The Polar Express
One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?
Cupid
How do you say Merry Christmas in Hawaiian?
Mele Kalikimaka.
According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff? This was a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
Candy canes.
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
What are the two other most popular names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle and Saint Nick.
What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?
“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby.
Which U.S. state was the first to declare Christmas an official holiday?
Oklahoma.
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
An Angel.
What is Ralphie’s little brother’s name in the movie A Christmas Story?
Randy
What does Santa say at the end of “A Visit from St. Nicholas” book?
Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?
Krampus.
Which popular holiday plant is known to be an aphrodisiac?
Mistletoe
How many Americans buy artificial Christmas trees?
More than 80 percent, according to the American Christmas Tree Association.
How many gifts in total were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song?
364
What is the most recorded Christmas song of all time?
“Silent Night”.
In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born in?
Turkey (originally Patara)
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany