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What was the first featured length animated movie ever released?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
What are the names of Scrooge’s three ghostly visitors?
Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
In what decade did artificial aluminum Christmas trees become popular?
1950's
In what modern country was Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey
In the movie "Elf," what are the four main food groups according to Buddy?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, how many total gifts are given?
364
What is the fear of snow called?
Chionophobia
When is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day?
3rd Thursday of December
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of what bird?
Goose
What is traditionally hidden inside a British Christmas pudding?
A silver coin (traditionally a sixpence)
Which pop duo released the song “Last Christmas” in 1984?
Wham
How did Buddy in Elf get his name?
The elves named him after the brand name on his disposable diaper: Little Buddy Diapers.
In New Zealand, Christmas occurs during what season?
Since New Zealand is located in the Southern Hemisphere, Dec. 25 occurs during the summer.
What do many people in Japan eat for their Christmas meal?
KFC
What percentage of American families choose ham over turkey for Christmas dinner?
Approximately 30%
In “Jingle Bells”, what kind of horse is pulling the sleigh?
A one-horse open sleigh (specifically, a one-horse named “Bobtail”)
How many calories does the average Christmas dinner contain?
Answer: Approximately 3,000 to 6,000 calories
Which company started to feature the modern-looking Santa in its ads in the 1930s?
Coca-Cola
What is the record for the largest snowman ever built?
122 feet tall (Maine, USA, 2008)
How long can a properly stored fruitcake theoretically remain edible?
25 years
In “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”, what is the Grinch described as having in his smile?
Termites in his teeth
What ancient civilization first developed the chocolate drink that inspired modern hot chocolate?
The Aztecs (and Mayans before them)
The Aztec version called "xocolatl" was served cold, bitter, and sometimes mixed with chili peppers. Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes brought cocoa beans to Europe, where sugar was added. It took another 300 years before anyone thought to add marshmallows!
What ocean is Christmas Island located in?
Indian Ocean
What Puerto Rican Christmas drink is similar to eggnog but made with coconut milk and rum?
Answer: Coquito
Coquito means "little coconut" in Spanish. Unlike eggnog, traditional coquito doesn't contain eggs, though some modern recipes include them. Families guard their secret recipes jealously, and competitions to determine the best coquito are serious business!
What Italian-American tradition involves eating seven types of seafood on Christmas Eve?
The Feast of Seven Fishes (La Vigilia)
This tradition comes from the Roman Catholic practice of abstaining from meat on Christmas Eve. The number seven represents the seven sacraments, though some families serve nine dishes (for the Trinity times three) or thirteen (for Jesus and the twelve apostles).