Movies/Shows
What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump?
Home Alone 2
True or False: Studies show that the average American gains three pounds over the holidays.
False. It's closer to one pound.
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
What do children typically get in their stockings if they’re on the Naughty List?
A lump of coal
Who tries to stop Christmas from coming, by stealing all things of Christmas from “the Who’s”?
The Grinch
What are the most common sides for Christmas dinner?
Green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and gravy, baked ham.
Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
The Elf on the Shelf
What song was initially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair?
“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”
The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of what branch of the U.S. military?
The Marines
In “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” what does Jack Skellington mistakenly call Old Saint Nick?
Sandy Claws
In one oddball tradition, an ornament shaped like what food item is hidden on the Christmas tree?
A pickle
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of what bird?
Goose
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?
Pipers piping
In North America, wild reindeer are referred to as what?
Caribou
What cartoon character’s name is used to indicate a small, thin, or just plain undesirable Christmas tree?
Charlie Brown
What’s the name of the hot spiced cider that’s a yuletide tradition for many?
Wassail
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
What word for Christmas or a Christmas carol was borrowed from French?
Noel
“Mele Kalikimaka” means “Merry Christmas” in what language?
Hawaiian
What’s the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend in the “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” television special?
Clarice
According to the Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
Germany
What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells
The celebrated “Christmas Truce” temporarily halted fighting during what war?
WW1