Holiday 1
When was the term "X-mas" invented?
1753
Which is more popular for gift purchasing: Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
Black Friday
When was the first New Year’s Eve ball drop?
December 31, 1907
Elvis isn't going to have a white Christmas he's going to have a
Blue Christmas
What was the highest-rated Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
True or false: The song "Jingle Bells" was written specifically for Christmas.
False: it has no original connection to Christmas
True or false: Christmas originally began as a pagan holiday.
No, Christmas isn't a pagan holiday
Which popular Christmas beverage is also called "milk punch?"
Eggnog
In the classic Christmas movie, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with three words. What are they?
Stink, stank, stunk
How many gifts in total were given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song?
364
When was Christmas declared a national holiday?
June 26, 1870
How many reindeer were in the story 'Twas the Night Before Christmas?
Eight reindeer
What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?
Join in any reindeer games
What words follow "Silent Night" in the song?
Holy night
Three of Santa's reindeer's names begin with the letter "D." What are those names?
Dancer, Dasher, and Donner
Do more Americans get real or artificial trees?
85 percent of trees on display are artificial
What made Frosty the Snowman come to life?
a magician's hat
Where was baby Jesus born?
In Bethlehem
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
How much money do Americans spend (on average) on holiday gifts per person?
approximately $1,000
What were Frosty the Snowman’s first words?
Happy Birthday
What are the two other most popular names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle and Saint Nick
What did Frosty The Snowman do when a magic hat was placed on his head?
He began to dance around