This giggling red monster was the hit of the holidays as the best-selling Christmas toy of 1996.
Tickle Me Elmo
Which food and drink company helped popularize the image of Santa Claus’ red and white outfit?
Coca-Cola
What plant do people traditionally kiss under during Christmas?
Mistletoe
In Alvin and The Chipmunk's "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)," what did Alvin famously want for Christmas?
Hula-Hoop
**DAILY DOUBLE- Question 2**
Buddy the Elf added this to sweeten up his spaghetti.
Maple Syrup
What small metal cars are often found in Christmas stockings and collected worldwide?
Hot-Wheels
What beloved Christmas ballet premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1892?
The Nutcracker
What’s considered by many to be the traditional, dairy-based holiday drink?
Eggnog
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what gift is given on the fifth day?
5 Golden Rings
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
What doll became a global sensation after its debut in 1959?
Barbie
Where is the world-famous Christmas tree placed in New York City?
Rockefeller Center
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
Poinsettia
Elvis isn’t going to have a white Christmas; he’s going to have a….
Blue Christmas
What is the last name of the family featured in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
The Griswolds
Which building-block toy is one of the most gifted items during the holiday season?
LEGO
In what decade did the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) begin tracking Santa’s journey on Christmas Eve?
1950s. The tradition began by accident in 1955, when a department store misprinted Santa’s phone number and children called a military hotline instead.
What color is the elephant that describes the exchange of amusing and impractical gifts during the holidays?
White
In Nat King Cole's 'The Christmas Song', what is “roasting on an open fire?
Chestnuts
This real-life department store served as the setting for the Christmas film “Miracle on 34th Street”.
Macy’s
Which branch of the military runs “Toys for Tots”?
The Marines
How many towns in America are named “Christmas”?
Two (Christmas, Michigan and Christmas, Florida)
**DAILY DOUBLE- Question 1**
What candy, which first appeared in 1670, is often used to decorate Christmas trees?
Candy Canes
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas”
Where were Kevin's family traveling to in Home Alone?
Paris, France.