Holiday Hits
What artist sang and wrote “Run, Run, Rudolph?”
Chuck Berry
Describe the Grinch in 3 words.
STINK, STANK, STUNK
What did people put on their trees before Christmas lights?
Candles
What beverage company started to use Santa in its advertising in 1931 and has done so since?
Coca-Cola
What is Tim’s favorite holiday treat?
Peanut butter balls
(Schwetty balls)
In Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas,” what does she say she won’t even wish for?
Snow
In A Christmas Story, what gift does Ralphie get from his aunt?
A pink bunny suit
Which fairytale was the inspiration behind the first gingerbread house?
Hansel and Gretel
How many Reindeer does Santa have?
9
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Cupid, Comet, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
Santa has a “famous” drunk uncle, what is his name?
Hank Claus
TRUE or FALSE: “Jingle Bells” was always intended to be a Christmas song.
FALSE!
It was originally written as a Thanksgiving song
Buddy the Elf sticks to 4 main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corn, and _?
Syrup
What beverage is also known as “milk punch”?
Eggnog
What is Santa Claus called in the United Kingdom?
Father Christmas
What item is a recurring gift in White Elephant?
Shake weight
How old was the girl who sang “I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas?”
10 years old
What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
Who were Baby Jesus’ first visitors?
Shepherds
What powers Santa’s sleigh?
The reindeer
(“trick” question)
What is Grandma’s favorite Christmas song?
Hallelujah
How many total gifts are given in the song “12 Days of Christmas?”
364
What year did It’s a Wonderful Life come out?
1946
Who wrote the famous poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
Clement Clarke Moore
What color was Santa’s suit before it became famously red and white?
Green
What song parody was made from Mary did you Know?
Rainee did you Know?