Holiday Songs
What song is this lyric from?
"In a one-horse open sleigh"
Jingle Bells
True or False?: Christmas decorating sends nearly 15,000 people to the ER
True!
What made Frosty come to life in the movie “Frosty the Snowman?”
His hat
How many days of Kwanzaa are there?
7
Name one of the most common sides for Christmas dinner.
Green Bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and gravy, baked ham
Finish the lyric:
I'm dreaming of a ____________
White Christmas
True or False?: Celebrating Christmas used to be illegal
True!
By the time the Puritans settled in Boston, celebrating Christmas had been outlawed. From 1659–1681, anyone caught making merry would face a fine for celebrating.
Name the movie about a child fighting off burglars with traps in his home.
Home Alone
How many days of Christmas are there?
What is the day before Christmas called?
Christmas Eve
In the song “Jingle bell rock”, where were they dancing and prancing?
a) In the mall
b) Jingle Bell Square
c) Around the clock
b ) Jingle bell square
The food kids leave out for Santa _____
cookies and milk
In the classic Christmas movie, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with three words. What are they?
Stink, stank, stunk
This man was the first U.S. President to recognize Hanukkah in the White House.
Jimmy Carter (In 1979)
Who got ran over by a reindeer? Bonus points for when!
Grandma
On the way home from our house Christmas Eve!
What famous popstar sings the song 'Santa tell me?'
Ariana Grande
What belongs on the top of a Christmas tree?
The Star/ Angel!
What bad guy did Rudolph have to avoid?
The Abominable Snowman
A menorah holds how many candles?
9
There is one candle for each of the eight nights. In the center, there is a ninth candle to light the other eight.
What is the first day of January called?
New years day
In the song “Winter Wonderland,” what do we call the snowman?
Parson Brown
A popular yellow Christmas beverage?
Eggnog
What is a nutcracker?
a) A toy soldier
b) A Christmas dessert
c) A toy hammer
a ) A toy soldier
What is a dreidel?
a spinning top with four sides, each inscribed with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet
What two phrases will you almost always find on Christmas gift tags?
To and From.
What song is this line from "And Heaven and Nature Sing?"
Joy to the World
Stocking
What toy has magical powers that go on a new adventure every night after the kids go to sleep?
Elf on a Shelf
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What day is December 31st also known as?
New years eve
Who sang the most famous Christmas song, 'All I want for Christmas is you.'
Mariah Carey
Edible house kids like to make during Christmas time
Gingerbread House
What animated film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole?
The Polar Express
How many nights does Hanukkah last?
8
How many points does a snowflake traditionally have?
Six
Oh holy night _____________
The stars are brightly shining
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca-Cola
What is Santa's most popular line? In other words what does he always say?
HO! HO! HO! Merrrry Christmas
In which U.S. state is the greeting "Mele Kalikimaka" used?
Hawaii
Which country is the largest exporter of Christmas trees?
Canada
How many Golden Rings were in the 12 Days of Christmas
5 golden rings
What are the two other most popular names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle and Saint Nick, Mr. Klaus, Father Christmas
Gimbels
Kwanzaa is a word that means "first" and signifies the first fruits of the harvest in what language?
Swahili
How many Home alone movies are there?
6
How many gifts in total were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song?
364
On average, how much do Americans spend on gifts?
a) $500
b) $1,000
c) $1,500
d) $2,000
b
In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, what was the first name of Scrooge?
Ebenezer
This is how you say Merry Christmas in Spanish
Feliz Navidad
Name Santa Clause's wife REAL NAME?
Mrs. Kringle.