Christmas Movies
What’s the name of the family featured in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
The Griswolds
In the song "Frosty the Snowman", what made Frosty come alive?
Old silk hat
Tinsel
What country did the Christmas-themed ballet, The Nutcracker, premiered in 1892?
Russia (St Petersburg)
Which U.S. state was the first to declare Christmas an official holiday?
Alabama (1836)
Miracle on 34th Street centers on what real-life department store?
Macy's
Which classic Christmas carol contains the lyric “Strike the harp and join the chorus?”
Deck the Halls
In one oddball tradition, an ornament shaped like what food item is hidden on the Christmas tree?
What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?
Fruitcake
What holiday is celebrated the day after Christmas in the UK, Canada, Australia, and other countries?
Boxing Day
What cartoon character’s name is used to indicate a small, thin, or just plain undesirable Christmas tree?
Charlie Brown
What Christmas song is the best-selling single ever?
White Christmas (Bing Crosby- best selling single ever not just Christmas!)
A recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
Elf on the shelf
The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of what branch of the U.S. military?
The Marines
“Mele Kalikimaka” means “Merry Christmas” in what language?
Hawaiian
What phrase made popular in the book “A Christmas Carol” expresses annoyance with cheery holiday celebrations?
Bah humbug
What’s the German name for the song known in English as “O Christmas Tree?”
“O Tannenbaum”
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
What are the 3 gifts brought from the wisemen to baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, myrrh
What word for the Christmas season derives from an ancient Germanic pagan holiday?
Yuletide
According to the Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?
Pipers piping
How long does it take for a tree to reach the average, ideal “Christmas tree” height?
~15 years
In North America, wild reindeer are referred to as what?
Caribou
In the TV special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what three words best describe the Grinch?
Stink, stank, stunk