Christmas Knowledge
What word does the “X” in “Xmas” stand for?
Christ
What are people expected to do under the mistletoe?
Kiss
What nut is famously roasted and sold by street vendors during the christmas season?
Chestnuts
What real life department store is Miracle on 34th Street based on?
Macy’s
What’s the title of Boyz II Men’s classic Christmas song?
Let It Snow
What is the most common Christmas tree topper?
Which branch of the military runs Toys for Tots?
Marines
What is the name of the famous Christmas ballet?
The Nutcracker
What holiday drink is also called “milk punch”?
Eggnog
In the movie Elf, what condiment does Buddy put on everything?
Syrup
Fill in the blank, Elvis is going to have a __Christmas?
Blue
In how many states are Christmas trees grown
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What is the official Christmas flower in North America?
Poinsettia
How long can a properly stored fruitcake theoretically remain edible?
In the movie A Christmas Story, what did Ralphie’s aunt make him?
A bunny onesie
In the classic song, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, what type of pudding is mentioned?
Figgy pudding
The first “string lights” for Christmas trees were invented in which decade?
1880s
How many towns in America are named “Christmas”?
Two (Christmas Michigan & Christmas Florida)
What year did was the first Rockettes Show
1933
What dome-shaped Italian sweet bread contains candied fruits and raisins?
In the original Frosty the Snowman animated movie, what’s the first thing Frosty says when he comes to life?
Happy Birthday
In Mariah Carey’s classic “All I Want for Christmas” song, what does she say she won’t even wish for?
Snow
What Christmas decoration was originally made from silver?
Tinsel
Who were baby Jesus’ first visitors?
Shepherds
What year did Rockefeller Center start the Christmas Tree tradition?
1931
Before turkey was common what meat was often served at Christmas in England?
Goose or boar’s head
How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
4
In Donny Hathaway’s hit song “This Christmas”, what is shining bright?
The fireside
By the twelfth night (January 5th or 6th)
Which US President made Christmas a federal holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant
An Angel
What is the main alcohol in traditional British Christmas punch?
Brandy
What classic Christmas movie inspired the hit TV show the Wonder Years?
A Christmas Story
Who originally sang “Baby, It’s Cold Outside?”
Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban
In what year was the first christmas tree lit up with electric lights
1882
Which fairy tale were the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel & Gretel
In what country is it a tradition to eat at Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas?
Japan
How many calories does the average Christmas dinner contain?
In Miracle on 34th Street, what’s the girl’s name who doubts Santa?
Susan Walker
Which Christmas song features a famous line about a “snowman”?
Winter Wonderland
What were the first Christmas ornaments?
How many reindeer appear in the poem “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”?
Eight
On what Island is it a tradition and delicacy to eat roasted suckling pigs?
Puerto Rico
In what state was the world’s largest gingerbread house built?
Bonus: Over how many square ft was the house
Texas
In the 1964 movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,, what was the name of Rudolph’s elf friend?
Hermey
Which festive anthem, written during World War II, emphasizes hope and unity?
I’ll Be Home for Christmas
How many years does it take for a Christmas tree to grow to a sellable height?
15 years