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In this movie, the main character has custody of his son on Christmas eve. After a man in a Santa suit falls off his roof they are magically transported to the north pole. An elf explains that he must take Santa's place before the next Christmas arrives
What is "The Santa Clause"?
"Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin' feet"
What is the Jingle Bell Rock?
This was the original name of Santa Clause. Hint: "Jolly Old"
Who is St. Nicholas?
This nine piece candelabra is the centerpiece of Hanukkah
What is a Menorah?
In contrast to Santa, this horned figure from Central European Folklore punishes children who have misbehaved.
What is Krampus?
This character was accidentally transported to the north pole as a young child and raised to adulthood among Santa's elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn't fit in, he travels to New York City in search of his real father.
Who is Buddy? ("Elf" is accepted as well)
Based on the song "The 12 Days of Christmas", these three animals are given on the third day of Christmas
What is French Hens?
According to legend, these holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus
What are Candy Canes?
When caught under this plant, tradition suggests a kiss is in order.
What is Mistletoe?
This actor first sang the famous "Chanukah Song" on SNL
Who is Adam Sandler?
This Christmas ballet has inspired young girls to learn to dance ballet and yearn to become the sugar plum fairy
What is "The Nutcracker"?
“Silent Night” was composed in 1818. In what language were the original words written?
What is German?
Name all the 9 reindeer that guide Santa's sleigh.
Who are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph?
Per a recent holiday fad, this “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice
What is Elf on the Shelf?
Many historians believe that the date for Christmas comes from pagan origins celebrating this celestial event
In Home Alone, where are the McCallister's going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
What is Paris?
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” this made Frosty come to life
What is an old silk hat?
He was the first president to celebrate Hanukkah in the White House. Hint: Although the first Hanukkah public party didn't take place until 2001, this man lit a menorah in the White House in 1979
Who is Jimmy Carter?
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
Hansel and Gretel
This author wrote "A Christmas Carol"
This 1946 holiday movie was ranked as the #1 Most Inspirational Movie of All Time by the American Film Institute (2006) and stars James Stewart and Donna Reed
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
This well-known holiday carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965
What is "Jingle Bells"?
What U.S. state was the first to make Christmas an official holiday?
What is Alabama?
A holiday tradition in Japan is to eat from this US-based fast food restaurant on Christmas Day.
What is KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)?
St. Nicholas was born in this modern-day country
Turkey (originally Patara, a city in the ancient district of Lycia, in Asia Minor)