Christmas History
What word does the “X” in “Xmas” stand for?
Christ (from the Greek letter Chi)
What real-life department store is Miracle on 34th Street based on?
Macy's
Which country is credited with inventing the modern pizza?
Italy
Which chain introduced a two-way speaker box in 1948, enabling California’s first true drive-thru hamburger stand?
In-N-Out Burger
What is the secret identity of the dapper butler who keeps Batman’s Batcave spick and span, even when the Batmobile needs a polish?
Alfred Pennyworth
What plant’s berries are often white and traditionally hung on doorways?
Mistletoe
In the movie A Christmas Story, what did Ralphie’s aunt make him?
A bunny onesie
What is the most popular pizza topping in the United States?
Pepperoni
Which coffee chain officially shortened its brand name in 2019—and to what?
Dunkin Donuts shortened to Dunkin
What’s the name of Captain America’s super-shield—his trusty, vibranium-coated sidekick in every epic showdown?
Vibranium Shield
What is the name of the famous Christmas ballet?
The Nutcracker
In Miracle on 34th Street, what’s the girl’s name who doubts Santa?
Susan Walker
Which month is officially recognized as National Pizza Month in the United States?
October (for the entire month)
Which menu item—created by franchisee Lou Groen to serve Catholic customers—was the first added to McDonald’s national menu in 1965?
Filet of Fish
Who’s the tenacious reporter whose fearless charm makes even the Man of Steel’s heart skip a beat?
Lois Lane
In the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song, how many French hens does the true love give?
Three
In It’s a Wonderful Life, who is George Bailey’s guardian angel?
Clarence
Which pizza chain was the first to deliver a pizza to space?
Pizza Hut- Pizza Hut delivered a pizza to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station in 2001.
Which company’s founder pioneered a mall-food-court strategy with its first mall location in 1967?
Chick-Fil-A. Chick-Fil-A was the first mall restaurant opening. A model for mall dining that shaped mall dining today.
Which wisecracking antihero breaks the fourth wall with as much humor as his epic sword fights, earning the title “Merc with a Mouth”?
Deadpool
In total, how many gifts were given in the “Twelve Days of Christmas”?
364
In The Polar Express, what’s the first gift of Christmas?
A silver bell from Santa’s sleigh
Which ingredient, commonly used as a pizza topping, is derived from the milk of water buffaloes in traditional Italian recipes?
Mozzarella cheese. Authentic Mozzarella, known as Mozzarella Di Bufala is made from the milk of water buffaloes.
Which chain is closely associated with fries cooked in 100% refined peanut oil?
Five Guys. Company document repeatedly note that its "Boardwalk-Style" fries are cooked in 100% refined peanut oil.
Which cosmic guardian wields a magic ring that turns his wildest imaginations into reality?
Hal Jordan