Holiday Songs & Carols
This Christmas song started as an advertisement children's coloring book character.
Who is - "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
In Old English, this means "little dung twig" because of how the plant is spread by birds.
What is - mistletoe
In Grinch Stole Christmas - what is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Who is - Max
What did GranJan serve as a hot appetizer every year?
What is - "bacalao" (Spanish) or "baccalà" (Italian)
This popular holiday drink was first made in the Virginia Jamestown Settlement in 1607.
What is - Eggnog
Mel Tormé and Robert Wells wrote this Christmas Song in 1944 during a sweltering heatwave.
What is - "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)"
Christmas was outlawed in this New England city from 1659 to 1681, with offenders facing fines for celebrating.
Where is - Boston, MA
in Home Alone: What do the two robbers, Harry and Marv, call themselves?
Who are - The Wet Bandits.
Who was involved in the Christmas sweater pee fight?
Who are - Edward, John, David and Robert
A German choirmaster first created these in 1670 to keep children quiet during long church services.
What are - Candy Canes
This Bing Crosby Christmas tune is the best-selling single of all time.
What is - White Christmas
In 1843, the tradition of exchanging Christmas cards began where?
Where is - London, England
In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: How many lights are on the Griswold's house?
What is - 25,000.
What year did Grandpa Tony do the white elephant Christmas gifts?
What is - 2018
These were traditionally baked in rectangular or oval shapes that represented the manger. The star on top of the pie is a symbol of the Star of Bethlehem.
What are - Mince Pies
This artist was only 13 years old when she recorded this Christmas song in 1958.
Who is - Brenda Lee
Christmas was made a federal holiday in the US in 1870 by which US President?
Who is - Ulysses S. Grant
In the movie, A Christmas Carol: What is the name of Ebenezer Scrooge's deceased business partner?
Who is - Jacob Marley
What day in December did GranJan have the youngest Carroll place baby Jesus in his manger?
What is - Christmas Eve night
In the past, English women wishing to find a husband would eat these treats for good luck at Christmas.
What are - Gingerbread Men
This song was originally written for Thanksgiving and was the first song played in space in 1965.
What is - Jingle Bells
The first Christmas tree decorations were foods like apples and nuts, while modern artificial trees first originated in this 19th-century country.
What is - Germany
In Charlie Brown's Christmas: What color is the ornament Charlie Brown puts on his tree?
What is - Red.
What year did Gran & Grandpa gift us a family cruise?
What is - Christmas 2005
What is the name of the traditional French Christmas cake that resembles a log, referencing an ancient good luck practice?
What is - The Yule Log