Songs
Name the holiday song that contains this lyric:
"Oh what fun it is the ride in a one-horse open sleigh"
Jingle Bells
Which fruit used to be a popular stocking stuffer?
oranges
Which animated film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole?
The Polar Express
Which branch of the military runs “Toys for Tots”?
The Marines
Which one of Santa’s reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?
Cupid
What country celebrates Boxing Day?
Great Britain (England or Scotland)
What Christmas song asks Santa to hurry down the chimney?
Santa Baby
In which country did the tradition of Christmas trees originate?
Germany
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
What happens when you stick your tongue to a frozen pole like in A Christmas Story?
Your tongue sticks to the metal
What makes Frosty the Snowman come to life?
A Magic Hat
What country does Krampus come from?
Germany
Which festive anthem, written during World War II, emphasizes hope and unity?
I'll be home for Christmas
The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?
Macy's
Name three famous animated Snowmen!
1. Frosty the Snowman
2. Olaf
3. Sam the Snowman from Rudolph
Name all of Santa's reindeer!
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
What is the name for a four-sided spinning top, played during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah?
Dreidel
What country celebrates Las Posadas?
Mexico
What is the most recorded Christmas song in history?
Silent Night
What's the name for the nine-branched candelabra lit during Hanukkah?
Menorah
The Grinch tries to steal Christmas away from which town?
Whoville
What is the name of the famous Russian ballet about Christmas?
The Nutcracker
Which Christmas song was recorded by Jose Feliciano in 1970?
“Feliz Navidad”
What country is known for eating KFC on Christmas Day?
Japan
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: In the famous Christmas song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what do you get on the fifth day of Christmas?
Five golden rings
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Which Christmas decoration was once made of real silver?
Tinsel
In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of “The Code of Elves?”
Treat every day like Christmas
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: How many days of Hanukkah are there?
8
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What is the name of the Grinch's pet dog?
Max
What holiday is celebrated on December 26th?
First day of Kwanzaa
Who is the famous actor that sang White Christmas originally?
Bing Crosby
Before electric Christmas lights were invented, what did people use to light up their trees?
Candles
In It’s a Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings?
An angel gets his wings
What Christmas song holds the record as the best-selling single of all time?
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
What type of Christmas does Elvis have if it’s not a white one?
Blue Christmas
Where can you find the famous Christmas tree in New York during the holiday season?
Rockefeller Center
What holiday song was the first one played in space?
“Jingle Bells,” in 1965
What were the first artificial Christmas trees made of?
Goose feathers
In The Polar Express (2004), what is the first gift of Christmas?
A silver bell from Santa’s sleigh
In The Santa Clause (1994), what is Scott Calvin’s job before he becomes Santa?
A toy company executive
In Charles Dickens’s classic book A Christmas Carol, what is Scrooge’s first name?
Ebenezer
In New Zealand, Christmas occurs during what season?
Since New Zealand is located in the Southern Hemisphere, Dec. 25 occurs during the summer.