Facts About Santa
One of Santa's reindeer shares a name with a symbol of Valentine's Day. Which one is it?
Cupid
Who spread the news about the birth of baby Jesus?
The Shepherds
How many candy canes do we produce in the U.S. every year?
1.76 billion
We associate "Jingle Bells" with Christmas today, but which holiday did it originally celebrate?
Thanksgiving
How many people will return at least one of their Christmas gifts?
Two out of three people will return at least one of their gifts.
Santa was often depicted in various colors, including green and blue. What popular brand popularized the red suit in the 1930s?
Coco-Cola
What country did Kwanzaa begin in?
The United States
Eggnog
What made Frosty come to life, according to the song?
An old silk hat
Which U.S. president made Christmas a national holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant
Who earned an Oscar for his portrayal of Santa Claus and what movie?
Edmund Gwenn, for Miracle on 34th Street
What day of the week can Hanukkah NOT begin on?
Tuesday
Which era in the U.S. began the tradition of leaving cookies out for Santa?
In the 1930s, during the Great Depression
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
The "Christmas Truce" paused fighting in which war?
World War I
Who was the first mall Santa?
James Edgar, an entrepreneur who dressed up in his department store
What animal is often pictured at the manger, though not mentioned in the Bible?
Donkey
How do you store Christmas cookies to keep them fresh?
In an airtight container, layered with parchment paper
What does Alvin the Chipmunk want in "The Chipmunk Song"?
"Me, I want a hula hoop!"
What was the must-have Christmas toy gift in 1996?
Tickle Me Elmo
How many reindeer does Santa have and what are the names of each reindeer?
9
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, & Rudolph
Featuring Grandma Minka telling her grandson Tommy Pickles and his friends about the meaning of the celebrated Jewish holiday, which Nickelodeon animated series made history by becoming one of the first American children's TV shows to air a Hanukkah special in Dec. 1996?
Rugrats
In which country did the Yule Log cake orginiate?
France
Who sang the iconic 1994 Christmas hit "All I want for Christmas is You"?
Mariah Carey
In what two years did the Times Square ball not drop?
1942 and 1943 because of World War II light restrictions