NAUGHTY OR NICE?
Santa checks this list twice to find out who’s been good.
What is the Nice List?
This song begins with a request to “rock” around a decorated evergreen.
What is “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”?
In some parts of Canada, these little helpers are known for sneaking into kitchens to “test” holiday treats.
Who are the elves?
What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
who is Max
What is hung and if you are found under it you receive a kiss?
Mistletoe
What holiday drink is also called "milk punch"?
What is eggnog
Leaving these out all year instead of taking them down in January might land you on the naughty list with your neighbours.
What are Christmas lights?
In this classic, the singer warns that “he sees you when you’re sleeping.”
What is “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”?
This jolly lady keeps Santa organized and often helps bake Christmas cookies.
Who is Mrs. Claus?
What is buddy the elf's favorite condiment?
What is Syrup
In which month is Boxing Day celebrated?
What is December
Before turkey was common what meat was often served at Christmas in England?
what is Goose or boars head
This sweet holiday drink, often served with nutmeg on top, is a favourite at festive gatherings.
What is eggnog?
Mariah Carey doesn’t want presents under the tree — she only wants this.
What is “you”? (or What is “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?)
This reindeer’s name shares a common word for a type of foggy precipitation.
Who is Donner?
What item does Ralphie want in a Christmas Story?
What is Red Radio Flyer
what is the name of the famous Christmas ballet?
What is the Nutcracker
What company has used Santa in its Christmas Marketing since 1931?
What is Coca Cola
This classic holiday character’s heart was “two sizes too small” before he changed his ways.
Who is the Grinch?
This tune features a red-nosed animal who guides a sleigh through the night.
What is “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?
This reindeer’s name means “comet” and is sometimes remembered as one of the lead reindeer guiding Santa’s sleigh through the night sky.
Who is Comet?
What movie features the Mcallisters?
Waht is Home Alone
What mythical figure punishes naughty children in central Europe?
who is Krampus
what sweet bread is filled with fruit at Christmas?
what is Fruit Cake
A tradition where people anonymously leave gifts or donations for others is often called this kind of “secret” generosity.
What is Secret Santa?
Described as “the world’s best toy,” this little drummer is urged to bring the “pa-rum-pum-pum-pum.”
What is “The Little Drummer Boy”?
In Iceland, there are 13 of these holiday visitors, each with a mischievous habit—but only three of them are ever mentioned in popular Christmas media.
Who are the Yule Lads?
Which 1946 movie is about George Bailey?
What is Its a wonderful Life?
Where was jesus born?
Where is Bethlehem?
What Vegetables do the kids normally leave for the reindeer Christmas Eve?
What are Carrots?
According to folklore, misbehaving children might be visited by this horned holiday creature instead of Santa.
Who is Krampus?
This banger claims the weather outside is frightening—but the fire is so delightful.
What is “Let It Snow”?
In Newfoundland and Labrador, this winter character delivers treats to children and is often associated with the “Mummers” tradition.
Who is the Christmas Mummer?
In what city does the Polar Express pick up the hero boy?
Where is Chicago?
How many reindeer does Sant have?
what is Nine
What are edible ornament houses made out of?
What is Gingerbread?
This European figure leaves small treats in children’s shoes on December 6th for good behaviour.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
This song opens with someone dreaming of a holiday “just like the ones I used to know,” even though it never specifies where “treetops glisten.”
What is “White Christmas”?
In some parts of Quebec, children celebrate this saint on December 6th by leaving out shoes or small gifts to receive candy.
Who is Saint Nicholas (or Saint-Nicolas)?
In National Lampoons
Christmas Vacation what animal does Clark find in a tree?
what is a squirrel?
What mode of transport did Joseph and Mary use to get to the manger?
What is a donkey?
which nut is commonly roasted and sold at Christmas markets in Europe?
What are Chestnuts?
In many households, touching this mischievous holiday figure breaks the rules and can send it “losing its magic.
What is the Elf on the Shelf?
Though often mistaken as American, this song about a silent winter night was originally written in German and first performed with a guitar when an organ failed.
What is “Silent Night”?
This Canadian city is famous for its “Santa Claus Parade,” one of the largest and oldest in North America, dating back to 1905.
What is Toronto?
In Die Hard John Mclean attends a party at which building?
What is Nakatomi Plaza
What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree in the 16th century?
Where is Germany?
This sweet treat, made from frozen berries mixed with animal fat, is sometimes enjoyed during holiday gatherings.
What is akutaq?
According to tradition, children who misbehave might find this dark, dusty item in their stocking instead of treats.
What is coal?
In this 1951 hit, the singer negotiates her escape from a winter storm, though modern listeners often debate the meaning of the line “say, what’s in this drink?”
What is “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”?
This annual Canadian television special, first aired in 1958, features Santa and his crew visiting children across the country.
What is “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” TV special?
who plays the character of Scott Calvin in The Santa Clause?
who is Tim Allen
who wrote the classic story A Christmas Carol?
Who is Charles Dickens?
What dessert is named after the ancient winter solstice custom burning log?
What is the Yule Log
In the 1823 poem A Visit from St. Nicholas, children are described doing this action, which makes it clear they're on their best behaviour.
What is “nestled all snug in their beds”?
What is “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”?
What is “I Saw Three Ships”?
In Inuit culture, this female winter spirit oversees hunting and the well-being of children during the cold season.
Who is Pinga?
What is the profession of Hugh Grants Character in Love Actually?
What is Prime Minister
The first-string lights for Christmas trees were invented in which decade?
What is 1880's?
During Quviasukvik, Inuit families often gather to share this traditional meal, which can include seal, whale, fish, and other locally hunted or gathered foods.
What is a country food feast?