Holiday Tunes
In the song "Frosty The Snowman," what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
What day is Yule celebrated on?
The Winter Solstice
What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to The North Pole?
The Polar Express
What phrase made popular in the book “A Christmas Carol” expresses annoyance with cheery holiday celebrations?
Bah Humbug!
What dessert is named after the ancient winter solstice custom of burning a log to celebrate longer days?
Yule log
In which Christmas song are the lyrics ‘City sidewalks, busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style’ found?
Silver Bells
These popular Christmas animals are actually a symbol of Yule
Reindeer
What is the name of the Christmas family featured in National Lampoons Christmas Vacation?
The Griswolds
What Christmas themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
What dessert is said to be prepared with 13 ingredients to represent Jesus and his 12 disciples?
Christmas pudding
What beloved Christmas song was recorded by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano in 1970?
Feliz Navidad
Holy, ivy, and pinecones are formed into a circular shape to create these
Wreaths
In “A Christmas Story,” what happens to Ralphie’s friend as a result of a “triple-dog dare” from another classmate?
He gets his tongue stuck to the flagpole
The first of what made in the United States was consumed in Captain John Smith’s 1607 Jamestown settlement?
Eggnog
What Christmas cookie is also known as Russian tea cakes, Mexican wedding cookies, or butterballs?
What Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single ever?
White Christmas
Especially in green, red, and gold, these are used to honor the Sun’s return and illuminate rituals.
Candles
In the movie Elf, what four food groups do elves have?
Candy canes, candy, candy corn, and syrup
A fact Puritans later pointed out in order to deny the legitimacy of the celebration, the Bible doesn't mention this specific thing.
The date for when Jesus was born
The tradition of giving chocolate coins was celebrated in Belgium and the Netherlands as part of what day?
Saint Nicholas Day
In the song “Santa Baby,” the singer asks for a deed to what?
A Platinum mine
The symbol for protection and cleansing, this typical Christmas decoration comes from Yule traditions
Bells
What’s the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend in the “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” television special?
Clarice
In Rome, where winters were not as harsh as those in the far north holiday, this holiday was celebrated in honor of Saturn, the god of agriculture.
Saturnalia
What candy is believed to have been created on accident?
Fudge