Culture
The number of candles 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"?
Clark Griswold planned to buy this 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?
Dates Kwanzaa is celebrated (hint: 1 week)
What is December 26th - January 1st?
The explosive name given to popping tubes used in the U.K. to hold gifts and small treats
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 is observed in the U.K. on the day after Christmas and 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 catchy 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"
What is 25,000?
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish
What is nutmeg?
The name of the giver of Christmas gifts in England
Who is Father Christmas?
Hawaii’s way to say, “Merry Christmas to you.”
What is “Mele kalikimaka”?
The number of lords a-leaping in the "Twelve Days of Christmas"
What is ten?
This is the true number of Santa’s reindeer in the Christmas poem "T’was the Night Before Christmas"
What is eight?
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish
What is figgy pudding?
Name of the frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children in Germany who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts
Who 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"?
The four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film “Elf”
What are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup?