USA Christmas Traditions
What is the official Christmas flower in North America?
- Christmas Cactus
- Mistletoe
- Poinsettia
- Amaryllis
Poinsettia
Which two of Santa’s reindeer names come from weather phenomena?
- Blitzen and Dasher
- Dasher and Prancer
- Comet and Donner
- Donner and Blitzen
Donner (thunder) and Blitzen (lightning)
In Home Alone 2, which hotel does Kevin stay at?
- The Plaza Hotel
- The Ritz
- The Hiltons
- The Waldorf Astoria
The Plaza Hotel
What video game console was the top selling gift of 2006?
- Nintendo Wii
- Nintendo DS
- Playstation 3
- Xbox 360
Nintendo Wii
Bounceberry is another name for which Christmas berry?
- Raspberry
- Cranberry
- Plum
- Cherry
Cranberry
What beverage company has used Santa Claus in its Christmas marketing since 1931?
- Coca-Cola
- PepsiCo
- Anheuser-Busch
- Starbucks
Coca-Cola
What mythical figure punishes naughty children in central Europe?
- Krampus
- Black Peter
- Mystivos
- Bornjir
Krampus
In A Christmas Carol, what’s Scrooge’s partner’s name?
- Timmy
- Jacob Marley
- Fred
- Bob Cratchit
Jacob Marley
In 1992, what children’s tv show star was the top selling Christmas toy?
- Teletubbies
- Barney the purple dinosaur
- Wishbone
- Elmo
Barney the purple dinosaur
Historically, women in England who wanted to find a husband ate what at Christmas for good luck?
- Figgy pudding
- Candy canes
- Gingerbread men
- Sugar plums
Gingerbread men
In the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song, how many French hens does the true love give?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
3
What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century?
- Germany
- England
- France
- Canada
Germany
In the original Frosty the Snowman animated movie, what’s the first thing Frosty says when he comes to life?
- "It's a wonderful Life"
- “Merry Christmas”
- "Seeing isn't believing. Believing is seeing"
- “Happy birthday!”
“Happy birthday!”
1997’s toy sales was topped by what digital pet toy?
- Tamagotchi
- DigiPets
- Nintendogs
- Digimon
Tamagotchi
Eggnog is believed to have been introduced to America in 1607 through which colony?
- Jamestown
- Roanoke
- Plymouth Rock
- New Amsterdam
Jamestown
Which U.S. President made Christmas a federal holiday?
- Ulysses S. Grant
- George Washington
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ulysses S. Grant
KFC successfully made themselves a Christmas tradition in what country?
- Japan
- South Korea
- Thailand
- The Philippines
Japan
What’s the name of the fictional action figure that Arnold Shwarzennegger tries to find in Jingle All the Way?
- Turbo Man
- Booster
- Luke Skywalker
- Red Ranger (Power Rangers)
Turbo Man
What super hero team topped the Christmas toy charts in 1994?
- Power Rangers
- Ninja Turtles
- Batman and Robin
- VR Troopers
Power Rangers
Which famous British Queen is credited with decorating gingerbread man cookies for the first time?
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria II
- Queen Mary I
- Lady Jane Gray
Queen Elizabeth I
The first “string lights” for Christmas trees were invented in which decade?
- 1630s
- 1750s
- 1880s
- 1920s
1880s
Before turkey was common, what meat was often served at Christmas in England?
- Goose or boar’s head
- Cornish hens
- venison
- pork chops
Goose or boar’s head
In It’s a Wonderful Life, who is George Bailey’s guardian angel?
- Seth
- Damiel
- Clarence
- Pete Sandich
Clarence
In what year did GI Joe toys first come to market?
- 1957
- 1963
- 1972
- 1980
1963
In what year did Little Debbie release their most iconic holiday treat — the Christmas Tree Cake?
- 1969
- 1976
- 1985
- 1993
1985