Christmas General
What does Santa say at the end of “A Visit from St. Nicholas” book?
Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
Mariah Carey has won three Guinness World Records for this song.
All I want for Christmas is you
Santa Claus is known by many names. What is the French name for Santa Claus?
Pere Noel
What is the astronomical event that marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere?
Winter Solstice
In what movie series do parents keep misplacing their youngest child?
Home Alone
Which Christmas food is considered good luck to eat one of on each of the 12 days of Christmas?
a. Mince Pies b. Sugar Plums c. Eggnog d. Fruit Cake
Mince Pies
What is the best-selling Christmas single of all time?
"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby
What is the name of the candleholder used during Kwanzaa?
Kinara
We'll begin our journey with the caribou. However, you might know this specific animal by a different name, which would be...?
Reindeer
In ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ what happens every time a bell rings?
An Angel gets their wings
What year did Coca-Cola start featuring Santa in their famous Christmas ads?
a. 1921 b. 1931 c. 1941 d. 1951
1931
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what are Frosty’s last words?
I’ll be back again someday.
Where was St. Nicholas born?
a. Hungary b. Turkey c. Sweden d. Germany
Turkey
Bubo scandiacus is a white bird living in the northern regions. It is the official bird of Quebec and has appeared in a popular series of books. What is its common name?
Snowy owl
In ‘A Christmas Carol’ what was Scrooge’s partner’s name?
Jacob Marley
Where and when did gingerbread houses start?
Germany 16th Century
Which carol contains the line “Peace on Earth and mercy mild”?
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.
What do Japanese people eat for Christmas?
KFC
Which pagan festival inspired modern Winter Solstice celebrations?
Yule
What was the main villain’s name in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Oogie Boogie
In total, how many gifts were given in the “Twelve Days of Christmas”?
364
What is Jose Feliciano’s popular Christmas song?
Feliz Navidad
How many candles are on a traditional menorah?
Nine (including the shamash (helper candle))
What is the February winter festival called in Fort St. John?
High on ice
What was Ralfie’s brother’s name in The Christmas Story?
Randy