Holiday food
What type of cookie is used to build small houses decorated with frosting and candy?
"Gingerbread"
What Christmas song contains the lyrics ‘He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice’?
"Santa Claus is Coming to Town"
What unique structure uses only body heat to stay warm, and can be over 100 degrees warmer inside than outside?
"Igloo"
What holiday is celebrated in the Adam Sandler movie "8 Crazy Nights"?
"Hanukkah"
Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
"The Elf on the Shelf"
What candy, which first appeared in 1670, is often used to decorate Christmas trees?
"Candy Canes"
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
"Eggnog"
Which natural phenomenon is more likely to be seen during the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?
"Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)"
In the movie "Frosty the Snowman" what made Frosty come to life?
"Old Silk Hat"
This giggling red monster was the hit of the holidays as the best-selling Christmas toy of 1996.
"Tickle Me Elmo"
The smooth, candy-like, hard frosting used to decorate sugar cookies goes by this regal name.
"Royal Icing"
This catchy 1994 Christmas tune is the best-selling Christmas single ever recorded, as well as being one of the highest-selling singles in music history.
“All I Want for Christmas is You”
An icy water dip known as the Polar Bear Plunge takes place around the world each year on this day?
"New Year's Day"
There is an ongoing online debate about whether this popular 1988 action flick is actually a Christmas movie.
"Die Hard"
Which of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of another holiday?
"Cupid"
To celebrate the "miracle of oil", what fried food is often eaten during Hanukkah?
"Latkes (Potato Pancakes)"
The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written to celebrate what holiday?
"Thanksgiving"
What holiday is known as the “Festival of Colours” in India and is celebrated by throwing colored powder?
"Holi" - although primarily observed in spring, it is closely associated with the end of winter in India.
What do the burglars, Harry and Marv, in the movie "Home Alone" call themselves?
“The Wet Bandits”
It is Hawaii’s way to say, “Merry Christmas to you.”
"Mele kalikimaka"
What comes in a tin, usually contains three flavors, and is a popular gift at Christmas?
"Popcorn"
Spotify has a playlist featuring 100 different versions of this holiday song, originally recorded by an 1980s Brit Pop duo.
“Last Christmas”
For how many months will the average grizzly bear hibernate?
"5-7 months"
What is the name of the Stark’s ancestral home in 'Game of Thrones'?
"Winterfell"
Who wrote "A Christmas Carol"?
"Charles Dickens"
These are the four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film "Elf".
Candy, Candy Corn, Candy Canes, and Syrup
Which solo artist has the best-selling Christmas album of all time and has been dubbed "the King" of Christmas?
"Elvis Presley"
This zodiac animal, which symbolizes strength, courage, and resilience, is the focus of the Lunar New Year celebrations in 2024.
"Dragon"
What network first aired "A Charlie Brown Christmas" in 1965?
"CBS"
This 2009 film, featuring a detective duo and based on a classic literary character, holds the record for the highest opening day gross on Christmas Day, with $24.6 million.
"Sherlock Holmes"