In America
How many Americans buy artificial Christmas trees?
More than 80 percent, according to the American Christmas Tree Association
In the song “Twelve Days of Christmas,” what is given on the 7th day?
Swans a-swimming
In what decade did NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command, formerly CONAD) start tracking Santa on Christmas Eve?
The 1950’s (specifically 1955)
What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?
Join in any reindeer games
When gold was dropped down the chimney of the home of three poor sisters, it created what Christmas tradition?
Stockings by the fireplace! (The gold was dropped down to help the sisters fulfill their dowry
What sparks roughly 100 accidental fires each holiday season?
Dried-out Christmas trees.
What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?
White Christmas” by Bing Crosby
Where was baby Jesus born?
In Bethlehem
What three words best describe the Grinch?
Stink, stank, stunk
Which spirit is traditionally added to butter and served with Christmas pudding?
Brandy
How much do Americans spend on holiday shopping?
Americans spend an average of $942 per person on holiday gifts.
Elvis isn’t going to have a white Christmas he’s going to have a Christmas of what color?
Blue Christmas
Who invented electric Christmas lights?
Thomas Edison in 1880
The red and white costume of Santa was allegedly first introduced by which drink manufacturer?
Coca-Cola
What alcohol is used to “spike” eggnog?
Rum
How do you say Merry Christmas in Hawaiian?
Mele Kalikimaka
What is the most recorded Christmas song of all time?
“Silent Night.”
When was the first Christmas card sent?
In 1843. It was designed by John Horsley
Three of Santa’s reindeer’s names begin with the letter “D.” What are those names?
Dancer, Dasher, and Donner
How long does it take for a tree to reach the average, ideal “Christmas tree” height?
15 years
How many lights were on the Griswold’s house in Christmas Vacation?
25,000
What is the most recorded Christmas song of all time?
“Silent Night.”
What is the significance of a Yule Log?
The popular cake symbolizes the log you should burn on Christmas Eve. If the log goes out before the morning, it is believed you will face bad luck in the new year
How many reindeer were in the story Twas the Night Before Christmas?
Eight. Rudolph wasn’t in the story
What’s the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
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Home Alone