Holiday Riddles
I’m something you open but never close, counting down days with hidden shows. What am I?
Advent Calendar
In A Christmas Story, what does Ralphie's mom say when he asks for a BB gun?
"You'll shoot your eye out"
Which food and drink company helped popularize the image of Santa Claus’ red and white outfit?
Coca-Cola
What Christmas song features the lyrics “You better watch out, you better not cry”? Who performed the famous version of “Last Christmas”?
“Santa Claus is Coming to Town” Wham!
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
Although I’m part of holiday lore, I’m not real but bring cheer for sure. From the North Pole, I watch and report, so be good, don’t fall short. What am I?
Elf on the Shelf
What's the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
What folklore did gingerbread houses originate from?
Hansel & Gretel
Guess the song
“So hurry down the chimney tonight…”
Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt
What are the two most popular names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle and Saint Nick
I’m a gift that’s never bought, yet I’m given every year. I’m invisible but fills hearts with cheer. What am I?
Holiday Spirit
In Elf, Buddy had to travel through which forest?
Candy Cane forest
Which fruit is traditionally placed inside Christmas stockings?
Orange
Which Christmas song was famously performed by Elvis Presley?
Blue Christmas
What is the name of the figure from Austrian folklore who punishes naughty children at Christmas?
Krampus
Made from a tree to look oh so pretty, you use me to hide that which I hold inside.
Wrapping Paper
What is the name of the doe that Rudolph likes in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
Clarice
What is the main protein featured at Australian Christmas barbecues?
Prawns (shrimp)
What popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
How many real Christmas trees are sold in the US each year?
There are approximately 25-30 million Real Christmas Trees sold in the U.S. every year.
I’m carried without hands, I’m heard without a mouth, and I announce joy without speaking. What am I?
Sleigh Bells
What is the name of the building where the events of the first Die Hard take place
Nakatomi Plaza
What ancient civilization first developed the chocolate drink that inspired modern hot chocolate?
The Aztecs
From the song 12 Days of Christmas, what is the gift for the 11th day?
Eleven pipers piping
How many towns in America are named “Christmas”?
Two (Christmas, Michigan and Christmas, Florida)