Yule Laugh, Yule Cry
How many ghosts show up in “A Christmas Carol”?
Four (including Jacob Marley)
What beloved Christmas song was recorded by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano in 1970?
Feliz Navidad
True or False: Studies show that the average American gains three pounds over the holidays.
False. It’s closer to one pound.
In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan
The U.S. Postal Service issued its first Christmas stamp in what year?
1962
In The Santa Clause (1994), what is Scott Calvin’s job before he becomes Santa?
A toy company executive
In “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”, what is the Grinch described as having in his smile?
Termites in his teeth
In one oddball tradition, an ornament shaped like what food item is hidden on the Christmas tree?
A pickle
Which U.S. state has a town named Santa Claus?
Indiana
What does the term “Advent” refer to in the context of Christmas celebrations?
The period of preparation leading up to Christmas Day.
Who plays the prime minister in Love Actually?
Hugh Grant
Which Christmas song do the Plastics sing at the winter talent show in Mean Girls?
“Jingle Bell Rock”
You can get your Christmas card postmarked not at the North Pole, but at the city called North Pole, located in this, the largest U.S. state.
What is Alaska?
In which country do families hide their brooms on Christmas Eve to prevent witches from stealing them?
Norway
The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of what branch of the U.S. military?
The Marines
What is Charlie Brown upset about in “A Charlie Brown Christmas”?
The commercialization of Christmas
In what year was “All I Want for Christmas Is You” released?
1994
Name the animatronic cassette-playing bear toy that every kid wanted for Christmas in the mid 80s.
Teddy Ruxpin
What unique decorations do Ukrainians often place on their Christmas trees for good luck?
Artificial spiders and web
In the United States, over 2 billion of these are sent each year at Christmastime.
Christmas cards
Which actor won an Oscar for playing Santa Claus?
Edmund Gwenn, for playing Kris Kringle in 1947’s Miracle on 34th Street
What song was initially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair?
“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”
The name “Santa Claus” appears in the Christmas poem “T’was the Night Before Christmas” this number of times.
Zero
In which country do families roller skate to church on Christmas morning?
Venezuela
The celebrated “Christmas Truce” temporarily halted fighting during what war?
World War I