Holiday Traditions
Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
Elf on a Shelf
Which fruit used to be a popular stocking stuffer?
orange
In the song "The Christmas Song," what is roasting on an open fire?
chesnuts
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch wants to ruin Christmas for the citizens of what town?
Whoville
What type of calendar is used to count down to the days leading to Christmas?
advent
Which U.S. state has a town named Santa Claus?
Indiana
Before electric Christmas lights were invented, what did people use to light up their trees?
candles
Which Christmas song contains the following lyrics: Christ the Savior is born
Silent Night
In the movie A Christmas Carol, which ghosts visit Scrooge?
Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, and Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
What are two other popular names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, etc.
What does Noel mean?
Christmas
What were the first artificial Christmas trees made of?
goose feathers
What is the most streamed Christmas song of all time?
All I Want For Christmas Is You
This film released on Christmas in 2013 and received nominations for best actor, best picture, best supporting actor, best director, and best adapted screenplay (but didn't win any).
The Wolf of Wall Street
Which country is the largest exporters of Christmas trees?
Canada
This country has a tradition of roller skating to early morning Christmas mass
Venezuela
What was George Washington doing on Dec. 25, 1776?
crossing the Delaware River
In the song "12 Days of Christmas (Indian Version)," what did the true love give on the third day?
butter chickens
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is Jack Skellington's title?
The Pumpkin King
How long does it take for the average Christmas tree to grow to its full size?
around 7 years
Which three reindeer have a name starting with D?
Dasher, Dancer and Donder/Donner
Which U.S. president signed a bill into law making Christmas a federal holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant in 1870
Which festive anthem, written during World War II, emphasizes hope and unity?
I'll Be Home for Christmas
In Elf (2003), what is the first rule of The Code of Elves?
Treat every day like Christmas
According to USPS, what is Santa’s mailing address?
123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888