Christmas History
According to Austrian folklore and other European countries, who is the creature that punishes naughty children on Christmas?
Krampus
What Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
In the movie Elf, what song was Jovie singing in the locker room showers?
"Baby, it's cold outside"
In what year was the Rockefeller tree located in New York City first put up?
Hint: In the 1930's
1933
Name all 9 of Santa's reindeer...
Prancer
Dasher
Cupid
Dancer
Vixen
Comet
Blitzen
Donner
Rudolph
In the early 1800’s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what fairy tale?
Hansel & Gretel
In the song Twelve Days of Christmas, what is given on the 7th day?
7 Swans a-swimming
Why were the McCallisters running late the morning of their trip to Paris?
Their alarm clocks didn’t go off because of a power outage
In what country is KFC the most popular Christmas meal?
Japan
What do many Jewish people typically eat around the Christmas time?
Chinese Food
In what century was the first written use of Xmas?
The 16th century
What is the highest selling Christmas song?
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
What are the four main food groups for Elves according to Buddy?
A) Chocolate, Candy Canes, Candy & Syrup
B) Candy Canes, Candy Corn, Chocolate, & Peppermint
C) Candy, Candy Canes, Candy Corn, & Syrup
D) Chocolate, Candy Canes, Candy Corn, & Peppermint
C) Candy, Candy Canes, Candy Corn, & Syrup
What Mickey Mouse character is a Christmas Eve staple in Sweden and is watched by millions of Swedes each year?
Donald Duck
What are three other common names for Santa Claus?
Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, Pere Noel, etc..
(Other correct variations will be accepted)
What war did opposing sides come together to celebrate Christmas?
World War 1
In the Nightmare Before Christmas, what are the names of the three trick-or-treaters (also referred to as Boogie’s Boys) who kidnap Santa Claus?
A) Lock, Shock, & Barrel
B) Taser, Razor & Chuck
C) Hate, Rake, & Dock
D) Spider, Cat, & Pumpkin
A) Lock, Shock, & Barrel
In the Nightmare Before Christmas, what are the names of the three trick-or-treaters (also referred to as Boogie’s Boys) who kidnap Santa Claus?
A) Lock, Shock, & Barrel
B) Taser, Razor & Chuck
C) Hate, Rake, & Dock
D) Spider, Cat, & Pumpkin
A) Lock, Shock, & Barrel
In what country did the custom of putting up a Christmas tree originate?
Germany
What U.S. state deemed Christmas an official state holiday first?
A) Maine
B) Alabama
C) Texas
D) California
Alabama
What Christian group banned Christmas in Boston during a period of time in the 17th century?
The Puritans
In the song “Mr. Grinch,” what is his brain full of?
Black Spiders
How many main roles does Tom Hanks play in the Polar Express?
5 roles
6 acceptable
In which modern day country was Santa born?
A) Germany
B) Siberia
C) Turkey
D) Poland
C) Turkey
What is the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel in It’s A Wonderful Life?
Clarence Odbody