Christmas Lore
According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
Candy Canes
What city was Kevin McCallister’s family traveling to for the holidays in the hit movie, Home Alone?
Paris, France
What’s the German name for the song known in English as “O Christmas Tree?”
“O Tannenbaum”
Which product was made in 1956 by Noah and Joseph McVicker? The function of the compound was to serve as a children's toy and substitute for modeling clay.
Play-doh
What beverage company has used Santa Claus in its Christmas marketing since 1931?
Coca-Cola
What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century?
Germany
What actor played the Grinch in the 2000 live-action movie Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Jim Carrey
In the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song, how many French hens does the true love give?
Three
What is the name of the popular military action figure that was a 'real American hero' and a hit starting in the 1964 holiday season?
G.I. Joe
How many reindeer does Santa Claus have? (name them)
Nine (Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph)
Every December 23, residents of _____ witness a competition like no other, in which participants carve nativity scenes into the skin of sizeable radishes
Mexico
What real-life department store does Miracle on 34th Street take place at?
Macy's
In Mariah Carey’s classic “All I Want for Christmas,” song, what does she say she won’t even wish for?
Snow
Squealer the Pig, Flash the Orca and Patti the Platypus were among the earliest toys in which popular toy collection?
Beanie Babies
Who wrote the classic story “A Christmas Carol?”
Charles Dickens
The celebrated “Christmas Truce” temporarily halted fighting during what war?
World War I
In the movie A Christmas Story, what did Ralphie’s aunt make him?
A bunny onesie
In “The Chipmunk Song,” what do the chipmunks want for Christmas besides a plane that loops the loop?
A hula hoop
In 1996, what toy with origins in Sesame Street was a sensation at Christmastime?
Tickle Me Elmo
What is the official Christmas flower in North America?
The poinsettia
What country is credited for the common tradition of gifting fruitcake during the holidays?
Egypt
In the original Frosty the Snowman animated movie, what’s the first thing Frosty says when he comes to life?
“Happy birthday!”
In total, how many gifts were given in the “Twelve Days of Christmas”?
364
What is the highest selling Christmas toy of all time?
Barbie
Who wrote the famous poem “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
Clement Clarke Moore