Pop Culture
Who once stole Christmas?
The Grinch?
In 1949, Gene Autry recorded a song about a famous reindeer. What is the name of this song?
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Who is St. Nicholas' evil accomplice in Austria?
Krampus
Where was St. Nicholas born?
Turkey
Which milk-based beverage is available around the Christmas holidays and comes in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions?
Eggnog
What is the name of Ebenezer Scrooge’s partner, from the play, A Christmas Carol?
Marley
What song talks about multiple days of the Christmas celebration?
The 12 Days of Christmas
What is a ‘Bûche de Noël’, commonly eaten in France at Christmas?
Yule log (cake/chocolate log)
What Roman holiday-inspired Christmas celebrations?
Saturnalia
Stollen is the traditional fruit cake of which country?
Germany
What is the nickname of the pair of burglars that tries to break into the McCallisters’ home?
The Wet Bandits
What Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single ever
White Christmas
What country has the tradition of filling children’s clogs with candy and treats on December 5?
The Netherlands
Name the eight original Reindeer.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen
True or False: Before turkey, the traditional English Christmas dinner included a pig’s head smothered in mustard.
True
What prize does Ralphie's dad win in a contest?
A lamp shaped like a woman's leg in a fishnet stocking
On the tenth day of Christmas, what does my true love give to me?
Which country has a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas?
Italy
Who were the first people to use Christmas trees?
Ancient Egyptians & Romans
In Japan, which famous fast food restaurant brand is a traditional Christmas treat?
KFC
What are the four main food groups for elves? (According to Buddy the Elf)
Candy, candy corn, candy canes, and syrup
What song does Lucy ask Schroeder to play on his piano in “A Charlie Brown Christmas”?
Jingle Bells
Which country follows the tradition to light candles on the graves of relatives on Christmas Eve?
Finland
What was the first state in the U.S. to recognize Christmas as a holiday?
Alabama (in 1836)
Which fruit was often found in children’s Christmas stockings in the UK and considered to be a luxury?
An orange