Santa Facts
What is Santa Claus’s original name in Dutch tradition?
Sinterklaas
What is the traditional fruitcake called in England?
Christmas pudding
What is the name of the boy in Home Alone?
Kevin McCallister
Which Christmas carol begins with “God rest ye merry, gentlemen”?
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
How many reindeer traditionally pull Santa’s sleigh?
Eight (or nine with Rudolph)
In which U.S. state is there a town named "North Pole"?
Alaska
What sweet bread is traditionally eaten in Italy during Christmas?
Panettone
Which Christmas movie features the line, "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings"?
It’s a Wonderful Life
Who originally sang All I Want for Christmas Is You?
Mariah Carey
What is another name for reindeer in North America?
Caribou
Which real-life saint inspired the modern-day figure of Santa Claus?
Saint Nicholas
What is the name of the Greek Christmas cookies made with honey and nuts?
Melomakarona
In The Polar Express, what is the first gift of Christmas?
A bell from Santa’s sleigh
What Christmas song is known as the best-selling single of all time?
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
Which reindeer is known for having a shiny red nose?
Rudolph
What is the name of Santa’s home at the North Pole, according to legend?
Santa’s Workshop
: In Sweden, what is the name of the saffron-flavored buns served at Christmas?
Lussekatter
In Elf, what city does Buddy travel to in order to find his father?
New York City
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What do reindeer primarily eat during the winter?
Lichen
In what year did Coca-Cola first use Santa Claus in its advertising?
1931
What roasted bird is commonly served for Christmas dinner in the United Kingdom?
Turkey
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Max
What is the name of the song with the lyrics “I don’t want a lot for Christmas”?
All I Want for Christmas Is You
What is the name of the smallest species of reindeer?
Svalbard reindeer
According to The Night Before Christmas, what is the name of the lead reindeer?
Rudolph
What is the Austrian dessert made of fried dough covered in powdered sugar called?
Kaiserschmarrn
Which Christmas movie stars Bill Murray as a cynical television executive?
Scrooged
Who first performed the song Feliz Navidad?
José Feliciano
In the poem The Night Before Christmas, who is the last reindeer named in the list?
Blitzen
In Finnish tradition, what is Santa Claus known as?
Joulupukki
What is the traditional Greek Christmas bread decorated with a cross called?
Christopsomo
In A Christmas Story, what gift does Ralphie want for Christmas?
A Red Ryder BB gun
In Do You Hear What I Hear?, what is brought to the king?
A child
How far can reindeer migrate in a single year?
Up to 3,000 miles
What color was Santa’s suit originally depicted as in early folklore?
Green
In Germany, what is the name of the spiced mulled wine often served at Christmas markets?
Glühwein
What is the name of the villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Oogie Boogie
Who wrote the music for Silent Night?
Franz Xaver Gruber
What unique feature allows reindeer to walk on snow and ice?
Hooves that change texture seasonally
What is Santa Claus called in France?
Père Noël
What Christmas dessert is made of chocolate and shaped like a log in France?
*Bûche de Noël*
In The Santa Clause, what causes Scott Calvin to become Santa?
He puts on Santa’s suit after Santa falls off his roof
Which 1984 charity single featured dozens of famous artists singing, Do They Know It’s Christmas??
Band Aid
What adaptation allows reindeer to see better in low-light winter conditions?
They can see ultraviolet light
What 4th-century region did Saint Nicholas serve as a bishop?
Myra (in modern-day Turkey)
What dried codfish dish is traditionally served in Portugal during Christmas?
Bacalhau
What is the title of the 1947 Christmas movie remade in 1994 about a department store Santa who claims to be the real Santa Claus?
Miracle on 34th Street
In what year was The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) first recorded?
1946
What is the scientific name for reindeer?
*Rangifer tarandus*