Songs
Traditions
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Trivia
International Christmas
100

"In a one-horse open sleigh" is lyrics to what song?

Jingle bells

100

In many countries the tradition of anonymously giving gifts is know as?

Secret Santa?

100

What animated film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole

The Polar express

100

The beverage company that has been using commercials starring Santa Claus since the 1930's.

Coca Cola.

100

An 8 night festival that begins somewhere in late November through late December.

Hanukkah

200

Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree how lovely are thy __________.

branches

200

Which fairy tale was the first gingerbread houses inspired by?

Hansel & Gretel

200

In a Christmas Story what does Ralphie want for Christmas?

Red Ryder carbine action, 200-shot, range model air rifle with a compass in the stock

200

Which reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot                           

Cupid

200

A British holiday celebrated the day after Christmas.

Boxing Day

300

It's the most wonderful time of the year, with the kids jingle-belling nd everyone telling you __ __ ____ _____.



Be of good cheer

300

How many days are in the advent calendar?

24\25

300

In Home Alone, the McCallister's are going on vacation to this city, when they leave Kevin at home.

Paris.

300

Saint Nicholas was originally this before he became known as Santa Claus.

Saint Nicholas was a Monk

300

In France, the legendary gift-giver Father Christmas, or Santa Clause, is known as?

Who is Papa Noël or Père Noël?

400

"Walking in the ______ __________"

Winter Wonderland

400

The name of a famous Russian ballet about christmas

The Nutcracker

400

Which actor plays Buddy the Elf in the movie Elf?

Will Ferrell

400

These are the two most popular Christmas colors after red and green.


Silver and Gold

400

Celebrated from December 26-Jan. 1, this holiday is a celebration of African-American culture.

Kwanzaa

500

In the song "12 Days of Christmas", what was on the 10th day?

10 lords-a-leaping

500

What fruit is traditionally put inside a Christmas stocking?

Some believe the festive tradition of putting oranges or clementine in Christmas stockings started in America during the Great Depression in the 1930s when families struggled to afford gifts so left the small piece of fruit in their children's stocking instead.

500

How many times does the Grinch's heart grow?

3x's

500

What is a nutcracker?

A toy soldier

500

In which country is it customary to get rid of old things?

Italy

600

According to the song's lyrics which feast does Good King, Wenceslas look out on?

Bonus Question [DOUBLE POINTS]: In the 'Mr. Grinch' song, how long is the pole that the singer wouldn't touch him with?

The feast of Stephen.

[Bonus Answer: 39 1/2 ft pole.]

600

What birds are popular on Christmas cards?

Chickadees, Robins, or Cardinals

600

Which actor plays Santa Claus/Scott Calvin in Santa Clause 1, 2, 3, and the new Disney+ TV show the Santa Clauses?

Tim Allen

600

What color are mistletoe berries?

White

600

In which country do they celebrate the new year later than everyone else?

China

700

Which famous Christmas song was originally written to be a Thanksgiving Song?

Jingle Bells

700

Children leave this out for Santa at night in England

Mince Pie

700

In the movie Christmas Vacation, what was Eddie's dog's name? 

Snots

700

Known as the official beverage of Christmas time

Eggnog

700

Which country started the modern tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

Germany, where families set up a tree in their homes on December 24, the religious feast day of Adam and Eve.

800

How many presents in total we were given in the 12 Days of Christmas?

364

800

Who wrote the famous book "A Christmas Carol"?

Charles Dickens

800

Name the 4 ghosts that visit Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol.

The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future and Jacob Marley

800

About how many percent of Americans celebrate Christmas?

85%

800

This British holiday started as a day to give gifts to the household staff of Britain’s upper classes.

Boxing Day

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