Christmas Knowledge
How many times does Santa check his list?
Twice
How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
Which Christmas treat is known for its notoriously long shelf life?
Fruitcake
In a Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, what is the first name of Scrooge?
Ebenezer
In “The Christmas Song,” who does the narrator see kissing Santa Claus under the mistletoe?
Mommy
What are some popular alternative names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Pere Noel
Which one of Santa’s reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?
Cupid
Visions of which food danced in children’s heads as they slept in the poem “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas?”
Sugar Plums
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
What are there eleven of in “The Twelve Days of Christmas?”
Pipers Piping
Approximately 1.3 billion of these are sent each year in the United States during Christmas. What are they?
Christmas Cards
Which Christmas ballet premiered in 1892?
The Nutcracker
In the old days, women in England who wanted to find a husband ate what at Christmas for good luck?
Gingerbread men
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what’s Cindy-Lou Who’s dog’s name?
Max
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
"White Christmas" - Bing Crosby
In the 1920s, what company was the first to use Santa Claus in their advertising?
Coca-Cola
What type of calendar is used to count down to Christmas?
Advent Calendar
This holiday treat was originally designed to resemble a shepherd’s staff. What is it?
Candy Canes
In the movie, It’s A Wonderful Life, what happened every time a bell rang?
An angel got his wings
What is the most recorded Christmas song in history?
Silent Night
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
On average, how long does it take to grow a Christmas tree to typical height?
7-10 years
In what country do they eat KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
What is the “first gift of Christmas” in The Polar Express?
A bell from Santa’s sleigh.
In "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," what do the carolers want for Christmas?
Figgy Pudding