Movies
In the movie Elf, what does Buddy the Elf say when he answers the phone at his Dad's office?
"Buddy the Elf, what's your favorite color?"
Which Christmas song has guests who refuse to leave until given figgy pudding?
We Wish you a Merry Christmas
What chrismas cookie is commonly made into different shapes (such as people, animals, stars or houses) and then is decorated with royal icing and candy?
Gingerbread
What vegetable do kids leave out for reindeer to eat on Christmas Eve?
Carrots
Who wrote the classic story “A Christmas Carol?”
Charles Dickens
In the Santa Clause, what is the name of Scott Calvin's (aka Tim Allen) son?
Charlie Calvin
Who is the first reindeer named in the song “Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer”?
Dasher
What dessert is mentioned in Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree?
Pumpkin Pie
Which US president made Christmas a federal holiday in 1870?
President Ulysses S. Grant
What beverage company has used Santa Claus in its Christmas marketing since 1931?
Coca - Cola
In Home Alone, what are the names of the two men who plan to rob the McCallister house?
Harry and Marv
What does Alvin the Chipmunk want in “The Chipmunk Song”?
A hula hoop
Historically, what fruit was placed in Christmas stockings for good luck?
Oranges
What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century?
Germany
How many towns in America are named “Christmas”?
2 - Christmas, Michigan, and Christmas, Florida
In A Christmas Story, who gives Ralphie Parker the rabbit pajamas for Christmas?
Aunt Clara
What year was “Jingle Bell Rock” released?
1957
What country does the candy cane orginiate from?
Germany (Cologne Cathedral in Germany in the 1670s)
What is the official Christmas flower in North America?
The poinsettia
Who wrote the famous poem “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
Clement Clarke Moore
What is the name of the character who is the narrator in the 1964 Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer? (voiced by Burl Ives)
Sam the Snowman
How many gifts did the singer receive in “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?
364
(day 1 is partridge in a pair tree = 1 gift ,
day 2 is 2 turtle doves and 1 partridge in a pair tree = 3 gifts,
day 3 is 6 gifts and so on until you get to day 12)
When was hot chocolate invented?
As early as 500 BC by the Mayans (came to Europe in the 1650s)
Where is the world-famous Christmas tree placed in New York City?
Rockefeller Center
In what decade did NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command, formerly CONAD) start tracking Santa on Christmas Eve?
the 1950’s (specifically 1955)