Christmas Stories II
Holiday Traditions & Cultures II
Festive Facts II
Holiday Hits II
Merry Movie Moments II
100

In Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, what was Scrooge's first name?

What is Ebenezer?

100

Kwanzaa has this many days.

What is 7 days?

100

Which one of Santa's reindeer shares its name with another holiday mascot, and in which holiday is the mascot featured?

Who is Cupid, featured in Valentine’s Day?

100

According to the holiday classic The Christmas Song, what simple phrase has been said many times, many ways?

What is, "Merry Christmas to you?"

100

What real-life department store does Miracle on 34th Street take place?

What is Macy's?

200

How many sizes did the Grinch’s heart grow that day?

What is 3?

200

According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?

Who is Krampus?

200

What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?

What is Coca-Cola?

200

This iconic R&B holiday song concludes with a deep baritone voice saying, "Merry Christmas from [the group's name]."

What is "Silent Night" by The Temptations?

200

"Yippee Ki-Yay m-f" is a famous quote from this "Christmas" movie starring Bruce Willis in an early role in his career.

What is Die Hard?

300

In A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, what are the names of the three spirits who visit Ebenezer Scrooge?

Who are the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?

300

In the nativity story, gold, frankincense, and myrrh were gifts presented to the infant Jesus by these figures.

Who are the 3 wise men?

300

What Christmas treat, often disliked, is famous for its long shelf life?

What is a fruitcake?

Unfrosted can last anywhere from 6 months to 2 years! 

300

We associate “Jingle Bells” with Christmas today, but which holiday did it originally celebrate?
A) Thanksgiving

B) Fourth of July 

C) Easter

D) New Year's


What is A) Thanksgiving?

The song, composed by James Lord Pierpont in 1857, was titled "The One Horse Open Sleigh" and intended for Thanksgiving festivities. It became associated with Christmas over time due to its winter themes and joyful spirit.

300

This movie could be a Christmas movie or a Halloween movie.

What is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
400

What cartoon character’s name is used to indicate a small, thin, or just plain undesirable Christmas tree?

Who is Charlie Brown?

400

What are two of the seven principles of Kwanzaa?

  • Umoja (Unity)
  • Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) 
  • Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)
  • Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) 
  • Nia (Purpose) 
  • Kuumba (Creativity) 
  • Imani (Faith) 
400

The RUN-D.M.C. lyrics say, "It was December 24th on Hollis Ave after dark.." What borough Hollis Ave they are referring to in?

A) Harlem

B) Queens

C) Brooklyn

D) The Bronx

What is B) Queens?

400

"I'm Mr. Green Christmas, I'm Mr. Sun.."

Who is Mister HeatMiser?

500

In The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg, what is written on the golden ticket that the children receive?

 What is "Believe?"

500

In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

What/where is Paris?

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