Holiday Advertising Fun Facts
What ad campaign popularized Santa’s red suit?
Coca-Cola 1931
Which country puts spider ornaments on their tree as a symbol of good luck?
Ukraine
What popular TV Show coined the term "Christmukkah"
The O.C.
What is the average age when kids stop believing in Santa?
8
The first song played in space was actually a Christmas song! Which one is it?
Jingle Bells
What famous fast food brand is traditionally consumed on Christmas in Japan since a 1970s ad campaign?
KFC
What country did Krampus originate from?
Austria
What is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
Who invested Christmas lights?
Thomas Edison and his partner Edward Johnson
What famous Christmas song was only written in 15 minutes?
Mariah Carey - All I Want for Christmas is You
The voice of Tony the Tiger (Thurl Ravenscroft) is the singer of what famous animated holiday movie song?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas' classic song "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,
Where is the world's largest menorah?
New York City - 32 feet (which is the maximum by Jewish law)
What is the average number of weeks Hallmark takes to film one of their holiday originals?
2 weeks
Who is the first US President to celebrate Hanukkah at the White House?
Harry Truman
What is the best selling holiday single of all time?
Bing Crosby "White Christmas"
What department store created Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer as part of a marketing campaign?
Montgomery Ward
Which state in the US hosts the longest running Christmas parade?
Illinois (Peoria to be exact) since 1888
How many roles/voices does Tom Hanks play in The Polar Express
6 (Hero Boy, Father, Hobo, Scrooge, Santa, Train Conductor)
In which country does Santa actually have his own postal code?
Canada
Which singer as the best selling holiday record of all time?
Elvis Presley
New Years Eve is the busiest day of the year within Times Square. Who was the first OOH advertiser there? Will accept 2nd advertiser if no one guesses first.
1. Cup of Noodles 2. Budweiser
Which country has the largest floating Christmas tree?
Brazil (278 feet)
Which famous holiday movie actually tanked at the box office?
It's a Wonderful Life
What country invented the Candy Cane?
Germany
What Christmas song was originally a Thanksgiving song?
Jingle Bells