I like trees
How long does it take for a Christmas tree to grow on average (years)?
A. 5 years
B. 7 years
C. 9 years
D. 11 years
B. 7 years
In which modern day country was Saint Nicholas born?
A. Iran
B. Bulgaria
C. Lebanon
D. Turkey
D. Turkey
According to legend, which U.S. president had his very own eggnog recipe?
A. George Washington
B. John Addams
C. James Madison
D. Thomas Jefferson
A. George Washington
What are the four main food groups for elves in "Elf"?
A. Candy, sugar, candy canes, and syrup
B. Candy, candy corn, sweet treats, and syrup
C. Candy, candy corn, candy canes, and syrup
D. Candy, cereal, candy canes, and syrup
C. Candy, candy corn, candy canes, and syrup
What Christmas carol do the Peanuts characters sing at the end of the show?
A. Joy to the World
B. Hark the Herald Angels Sing
C. O Christmas Tree
D. Away in a Manger
B. Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Which of the following states is NOT a state in the top six Christmas tree producing states?
A. Washington
B. North Carolina
C. Virginia
D. Pennsylvania
C. Virginia (The top six are Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Washington)
One country has an unusual Christmas tradition. They go to KFC. Which country celebrates this way?
A. Japan
B. China
C. Taiwan
D. India
A. Japan
What president banned the Christmas tree from the White House for environmental reasons?
A. Herbert Hoover
B. Theodore Roosevelt
C. Woodrow Wilson
D. William McKinley
B. Theodore Roosevelt
What were Frosty's first words after coming to life ("Frosty the Snowman")?
A. Happy birthday
B. Merry Christmas
C. Thank you
D. Seasons greetings
A. Happy birthday
What holiday song was the first to be played in space?
A. Jingle Bells
B. It's Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas
C. Sleigh Ride
D. Winter Wonderland
A. Jingle Bells
Artificial trees will last for centuries in the landfill. What is their average life expectancy in the home?
A. 4 years
B. 6 years
C. 8 years
D. 10 years
B. 6 years
In Spain, entire villages band together at Christmas to...
A. Have a community feast
B. Play a game of soccer
C. Sing around the Christmas tree
D. Enter the Lottery
D. Enter the Lottery (Specifically El Gordo = The Fat One)
Which U.S. president made Christmas a national holiday?
A. Benjamin Harrison
B. Ulysses S. Grant
C. Rutherford Hayes
D. James Garfield
B. Ulysses S. Grant
What is Scott Calvin's job at the beginning of "The Santa Clause" movie?
A. Toy salesman
B. Marketing for a cereal company
C. Office manager for a corporation
D. Dentist
A. Toy salesman
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
A. "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Dean Martin
B. "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by Andy Williams
C. "I'll Be Home For Christmas" by Frank Sinatra
D. "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby
D. "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby
What were the first artificial Christmas trees made from?
A. Green-dyed yak fur
B. Green-dyed sheep wool
C. Green-dyed rabbit hair
D. Green-dyed goose feathers
D. Green-dyed goose feathers (they were attached to wire branched and wrapped around a wooden pole)
In what country is Santa known for having a sidekick, often thought of as the "anti-Santa," who wears a black robe and has a dark beard, he carries a whip and an empty sack?
A. Norway
B. Switzerland
C. Denmark
D. Finland
B. Switzerland
Which president started the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony?
A. Calvin Coolidge
B. Chester Arthur
C. Harry Truman
D. Franklin D. Roosevelt
A. Calvin Coolidge
In "It's a Wonderful Life," why is George ineligible for service in World War II?
A. He's blind in one eye
B. He has a club foot
C. Did not meet the height requirement
D. He's deaf in one ear
D. He's deaf in one ear
What is the best-selling Christmas album of all time?
A. Mariah Carey's
B. Elvis's
C. Bing Crosby's
D. Justin Bieber's
B. Elvis's
What Christmas tree decoration was once banned by the government?
A. Tinsel
B. Garland
C. Metal ornament hooks
D. Light-up tree toppers
A. Tinsel (contained lead)
How many countries around the world celebrate Christmas?
A. 175
B. 185
C. 195
D. 205
C. 195
Who was the first president to place a Christmas tree in the White House?
A. James Monroe
B. Martin Van Buren
C. James Buchanan
D. Franklin Pierce
D. Franklin Pierce
In what city does the Polar Express pick up the hero boy ("Polar Express")?
A. Detroit, Michigan
B. Grand Rapids, Michigan
C. Warren, Michigan
D. Lansing, Michigan
B. Grand Rapids, Michigan
Which Christmas song was written during the Cuban Missile Crisis and is a plea for peace?
A. Do You Hear What I Hear?
B. What Christmas Means to Me
C. Christmas Time is Here
D. Someday at Christmas
A. Do You Hear What I Hear?