Claus for Cheer
What company gave Santa his traditional red and white clothing?
a) Coca-Cola
b) General Motors
c) Sears
a) Coca-Cola
The 25th of December was originally a Roman holiday to what God?
a) Minerva
b) Ceres
c) Saturn
c) Saturn
When is Christmas celebrated in Russia?
a) December 24
b) January 1
c) January 7
c) January 7
What is the first rule in the 'Code of Elves' in Elf?
a) There's room for everyone on the nice list
b) The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear
c) Treat every day like Christmas
c) Treat every day like Christmas
Before the invention of Christmas lights, what did people put on their Christmas trees?
Candles
Which of Santa's reindeer is named after thunder?
a) Blitzen
b) Donner
c) Comet
b) Donner, the German word for 'thunder'
Which of the following is NOT a name for December 26?
a) Boxing Day
b) Saint Stephen's Day
c) Little Christmas
c) Little Christmas
Christmas caroling started in which country?
a) England
b) Austria
c) Germany
b) Austria
Which song is the best-selling Christmas single of all time (US)?
a) Blue Christmas, Elvis Presley
b) All I Want For Christmas is You, Mariah Carey
c) White Christmas, Bing Crosby
What fairytale inspired the first gingerbread house?
Hansel and Gretel
Children refer to Santa Claus as 'Babbo Natale' in what country?
a) France
b) Italy
c) Spain
b) Italy
In what century was eggnog invented?
a) 8th century
b) 12th century
c) 13th century
c) 13th century
In what country did the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree begin?
a) Germany
b) England
c) Canada
a) Germany
What is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
a) Home Alone
b) Dr. Seuss' the Grinch
c) Elf
b) Dr. Seuss' the Grinch
According to Austrian folklore, what is the name of the horned figure that punishes naughty kids at Christmastime?
Krampus
Saint Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of many things. Which is he NOT the patron saint of?
a) Sailors
b) Unwed people
c) Jewelers
c) Jewelers
Which historical figure initiated the tradition of eating turkey at Christmas?
a) King Henry VIII
b) Alexander the Great
c) Joseph Smith
a) King Henry VIII
What country traditionally eats KFC on Christmas?
a) Mexico
b) Japan
c) Australia
b) Japan
In 1965, what Christmas song did astronauts broadcast from space?
a) Angels We Have Heard on High
b) Jingle Bells
c) White Christmas
b) Jingle Bells
The first Christmas cards commercially produced featured children drinking what beverage?
Wine
In which modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
a) Turkey
b) Greece
c) Romania
a) Turkey
In 1647, what country introduced a law to abolish Christmas Day as a feast day and holiday?
a) France
b) England
c) Austria
b) England
What country boasts the longest holiday season, starting with decorations and carols in September and celebrations that last until January?
a) Thailand
b) Norway
c) The Philippines
c) The Philippines
What Christmas carol does Scrooge particularly dislike?
a) Silent Night
b) God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
c) Joy to the World
b) God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
Which famous scientist was born on December 25, 1642?
Issac Newton