Christmas History
What was Jesus' mother's name?
Mary
What is the name of the comedian who plays the Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Jim Carrey
Elvis isn't going to have a white Christmas, what type of Christmas is he going to have?
Blue Christmas
Which fairytale served as inspiration for the first gingerbread houses?
Hansel and Gretel
What vegetable do Santa's reindeer like to eat?
Carrots
What is another name for Santa Claus?
Saint Nicolas or Kris Kringle
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
In the song, "Twelve Days of Christmas", what is given on the seventh day?
Seven Swans-a-swimming
Where do candy canes come from?
candy canes
Throughout the holiday season, under which type of plant are people supposed to kiss?
Mistletoe
Which company first used Santa Claus in their winter advertising?
Coca Cola
In the Nightmare Before Christmas, what are the names of the three trick-or-treaters (also referred to as Boogie’s Boys) who kidnap Santa Claus?
Lock, Shock and Barrel
What is the best selling Christmas song ever?
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
Which country does eggnog originate from?
England
What type of bird often appears on Christmas cards?
Robin
In what century was the first written use of Xmas?
the 16th century
In The Santa Clause, what is the name of the character who becomes Santa Claus, played by Tim Allen?
Scott Calvin
Three of Santa's reindeer's names begin with the letter "D". What are those names?
Dancer, Dasher and Donner
What kind of fruit is sometimes left in a Christmas stocking?
a festive orange
Germany
Among Christians who lived in the East, when was Christmas originally celebrated?
January 6th
In Elf, Buddy tells the fake Santa that he doesn't smell like Santa, he smells like _____ and ______.
beef and cheese
How many gifts were given in total during the "Twelve Days of Christmas" song?
364 gifts
What pudding does the song "We wish you a Merry Christmas" ask you to bring?
Figgy Pudding
When was the first Christmas tree lit up in the Rockefeller Center?
1933