Old Saint Nick
Santa Claus has this many reindeer and what are their names?
Nine: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Doner and Blitzen
What brings Frosty the Snowman to Life?
Paris
This holiday, first observed in the U.K. on the day after Christmas, originated as a way for the rich to give their servants boxes of items to share with their families
Boxing day
From where did Mary and Joseph start their journey?
Haifa, Nazareth, Jerusalem or Jerico?
Nazareth
This company was the first to use Santa Claus in their advertising
Coca-cola
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album
Paul McCartney
Every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings in this holiday film
It's a Wonderful Life
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts
Krampus
What led the Wise Men to the place where Jesus was born?
A star
What are the three most common alternative names for Santa Claus?
Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, and Kris Kringle
Spotify has a playlist featuring 100 different versions of this holiday bop, which was originally written and recorded by 1980s Brit Pop duo Wham!
Last Christmas
Tom Hanks played 6 different roles in this animated Christmas film about a boy who embarks on a magical adventure
The Polar Express
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies
Kissing under the mistletoe
Carpenter
In what decade did Santa first appear in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
20's, 30's, 40's, or 50's?
20's, specifically 1924
In 1953 this singer released the biggest hit of her career with "Santa Baby"
Eartha Kitt
Complete this famous line from 'Elf': "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is ________"
Singing loud for all to hear
Sprinkling yule logs with red wine is one of this country’s Christmas Eve traditions
France
Why were Mary and Joseph going to Bethleham?
The Census
In what decade did NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) start tracking Santa Claus on Christmas Eve?
50's, 60's, 70's or 80's?
50's, specifically 1958
This is the best selling Christmas song ever
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
Dennys
Christmas was banned in this island country from 1969 to 1998.
Cuba
In 1969, then Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, banned Christmas altogether for two reasons: 1) Cuba was officially an atheist nation and 2) so that celebrations would not interfere with the sugar harvest. The ban lasted for nearly 30 years until a planned visit from Pope John Paul II to Havana in January 1998. In anticipation of the Pope’s visit, Castro declared that for one year only, Christmas would be a public holiday. The change, however, stuck and Christmas became permanent.
The wise men brought these three gifts for the baby Jesus, not the most useful items to give a newborn.
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh?