random xmas
This classic Christmas ballet, which premiered in Saint Petersburg in 1892, features a character named Clara.
the nutcracker
In Home Alone, the McCallisters go on vacation to this city when they leave Kevin behind.
paris
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what does your true love give you on the eighth day?
eight maids a-milking
What government agency has tracked Santa's route since 1958?
NORAD
In Austria, this horned figure is said to punish naughty children during the holiday season.
krampus
This department store chain asked its copywriter, Robert L. May, to create the character of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in 1939 as a promotional gimmick.
montgomery ward
What is buddy the elf's favorite food group?
candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup
what Is the best selling single of all time?
white christmas
What parasitic plant, with white berries, is traditionally used for a Christmas kiss?
mistletoe
In North America, wild reindeer are also known by this name.
caribou
This animated film, released in 2018, is currently the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time, earning over $500 million worldwide.
The Grinch (the Benedict Cumberbatch version)
What happens every time a bell rings in "its a wonderful life"?
a Angel gets its wings
What was the first name of Mr. Scrooge in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol?
ebenezer
What is the name for the holiday celebrated on December 26th in the UK, Canada, and Australia?
boxing day
According to the poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas," this is the total number of reindeer (including Rudolph, who was added later in song).
nine (Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph)
In the song "Frosty the Snowman," this item brings Frosty to life.
What is an old silk hat (or a magic hat)?
In Home Alone, what is the name of the gang of burglars?
The Wet Bandits
According to the song, what is roasting on an open fire?
chestnuts
The tradition of eating KFC for Christmas dinner is popular in this country
japan
This is the name of the popular, yet notorious, Christmas edible known for its long shelf life.
fruitcake
The poem we know as "Twas the Night Before Christmas" was originally published in 1823 under this formal title.
a visit from Saint nicholas
What is the name of the villain in "a nightmare before Christmas"?
oogie boogie
This popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving.
jingle bells
What country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
germany
The first artificial Christmas trees were made in the 19th century using the feathers of this bird.
goose (goose feathers)