Holiday Trivia
When was the word "X-mas" invented?
The mid-1500's by the Greeks.
Fun fact: "Christos" in Greek begins with an "X"
Who was the author of "A Christmas Carol"?
Charles Dickens
What department store is featured in the famous film "Miracle on 34th Street"?
Macy's
How many reindeer are in the story "Twas the Night before Christmas"?
8
Sending Holiday Cards are no longer a popular tradition
False
With the digital age, more holiday cards are sent digitally.
What made "Frosty the Snowman" come to life?
His hat
What is the name of George's guardian angel in "It's a Wonderful Life"?
Clarence
What is the highest revenue grossing Christmas movie?
Home Alone
Who came up with the idea of the "Elf on the Shelf"?
Carol Aebersold and her daughters.
Fun Fact: Carol and her family wrote the children's book that launched the company that sparks today's countless ideas for families and their children to celebrate the "Elf on the Shelf" tradition.The Cratchet Family in a Christmas Carol is an actual portrayal of Charles Dickens family.
True
What does the word "Hannukkah" mean?
Dedication
What famous US President loved Eggnog?
George Washington
Fun Fact: George had his very own "boozy" recipe that noted the number of eggs to add to the mixture. He also added the comment to the recipe to "taste frequently".What most loved Christmas Classic movie "bombed" at the box office?
What is the most popular shopping day in the holiday season?
Black Friday
Kwanzaa is a religious holiday
False
What two things made the colors red and green popular holiday colors?
Holly & Coca-Cola
What was the name of the ghost that first visited Ebenezer Scrooge?
Jacob Marley
In the movie "Die Hard", what is the name of the building under a terrorist siege?
Nakotomi Plaza
How did candy canes gain their popularity?
By being used as a ornament for the tree
Fun Fact: Legend has it dating back to 1847, when a German immigrant used the candy canes to decorate his Christmas tree.
Was Christmas in America ever outlawed?
True
Fun Fact: From 1659 to 1681, the Puritans did not allow Christmas to be celebrated, going so far as to outlaw celebrating the date.
Where did the Advent calendar come from?
German Protestants who lit candles or made chalk marks on doors every day during the month of December
Name the three famous spirits that appear in "A Christmas Carol"
Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet-To-Come
What department store sells the Christmas Gift that Ralphie wants in "A Christmas Story"?
Higbee's
In the movie "Elf", what does Buddy consider the first rule in the code of elves?
Treat everyday like it's Christmas
Was the song "Jingle Bells" always intended to be a Christmas song?
False.
Fun Fact: The tune was written in the 19th century by James Pierpont while he was experiencing a bout of homesickness while living in Savannah, GA.