Holiday History Around the World
Noel
What actor played the Grinch in the 2000 live-action movie Dr. Suess' How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Jim Carrey
What are edible, ornately decorated Christmas houses made out of?
Gingerbread
In the "Twelve Days of Christmas" song, how may French hens does the true love give?
Three
In "A Christmas Carol" what is Scrooge's first name?
Ebenezer
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
In the movie Elf, what condiment does Buddy the Elf put on everything?
What Christmas beverage is also known as "milk punch"?
Eggnog
In "The Chipmunk Song", what do the chipmunks want for Christmas besides a plane that loops the loop?
A hula hoop
What beverage company has used Santa Claus in its Christmas marketing since 1931?
Coca-Cola
How many towns in America are named "Christmas"?
Two - Christmas, Michigan & Christmas, Florida
In the original Frosty the Snowman animated movie, what's the first thing Frosty says when he comes to life?
"Happy birthday!"
What much-reviled Christmas dessert is known for its long shelf life?
Fruit cakes
An old silk hat
Who wrote the classic story "A Christmas Carol"?
Charles Dickens
What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century?
Germany
What real-life department store does Miracle on 34th Street take place at?
Macy's
According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd's staff as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
Candy canes
What beloved Christmas song was recorded by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano in 1970?
Feliz Navidad
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of what bird?
Goose
What holiday is celebrated the day after Christmas in the UK, Canada, Australia, and other countries?
Boxing Day
In "The Muppet Christmas Carol", who played Scrooge? Hint: it wasn't a muppet
Michael Caine
In the song, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", what type of pudding is called for?
Figgy pudding
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
Bing Crosby's "White Christmas"
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?
Krampus