Culture
How many candles are in a menorah?
What is nine.
One in three men wait until this day to do their Christmas shopping.
What is Christmas Eve.
Jim Carrey’s grumpy green gremlin lays siege to this town in the 2000 film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
What is "Whoville."
What Clark Griswold planned to buy with his Christmas bonus
What is a swimming pool.
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate.
What is fruitcake.
Kwanzaa celebrations lasts for 1 week. It begins on_________ and ends on________.
What is beginning on December 26th and ends on January 1st. (New Year's Day)
Popping tubes used in the U.K. to hold gifts and small treats go by this explosive name.
What are Christmas crackers.
This 2004 animated Christmas feature was an adaptation of an illustrated storybook by Chris Van Allsburg, the same author who created “Jumanji.”
What is "The Polar Express."
The name “Santa Claus” appears in the Christmas poem “T’was the Night Before Christmas” this number of times.
What is zero.
Christmas pies, served in many English-speaking countries, are also known by this more descriptive name, inspired by the blend of beef suet and fruit in the filling
What are mincemeat pies.
This holiday, observed in the U.K. on the day after Christmas, originated as a way for the rich to give their servants boxes of items to share with their families.
What is boxing day.
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album.
Who is Paul McCartney.
This catch 1994 Christmas tune is the best-selling Christmas single ever recorded by a female artist, as well as being one of the highest-selling singles in music history.
What is "All I Want for Christmas is You."
The number of lights on the Griswold house in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
The English also refer to Santa Claus by this proper-sounding name.
What is Father Christmas.
It is Hawaii’s way to say, “Merry Christmas to you.”
What is “Mele kalikimaka”
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, lords a-leaping appear in this quantity.
What is ten.
This is the true number of Santa’s reindeer in the Christmas poem T’was the Night Before Christmas.
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
What is figgy pudding.
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
What is Krampus.
During the holidays, this famous New York City landmark features a colossal Christmas tree and a popular ice-skating rink.
What is Rockefeller Center?
This mythical winter sprite is nipping at your nose in “The Christmas Song.”
Who is Jack Frost.
There is an ongoing debate online about whether this action flick starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman is actually a Christmas film.
What is "Die Hard."
These are the four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film “Elf”.
What are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup.