General
Christmas took the place of which pagan holiday?
Yule or Yuletide
What is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone (1990)
What pop singer has been named the Queen of Christmas?
Mariah Carey
"Last Christmas, I gave you…"
"my heart"
Phil is not my dad
Feliz navidad
Who popularized the Christmas tree tradition?
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
How many ghosts appear in A Christmas Carol?
Four ghosts
What is the best-selling Christmas song?
“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby
"You better watch out, you better not cry. Better not pout…"
"I'm telling you why"
Mill can goo keys
Milk and cookies
Where was the original St. Nicholas from?
St. Nicholas was born sometime around 280 A.D. in what is now modern-day Turkey.
What’s the name of the guardian angel who takes George Bailey on his journey?
Clarence
What is the most recorded Christmas song?
“Silent Night.”
"Rockin' around the Christmas tree, let the Christmas spirit ring. Later we'll have some pumpkin pie…"
"and we'll do some caroling"
Sigh land in height
Silent night
Which of Santa's reindeer's names are not in English, and what are their translations?
Donner (Thunder) and Blitzen (Lightning)
What real-life department store is the movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on?
Macy's
Which Christmas carol was the first song ever broadcast from space?
Jingle Bells in 1965
"I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones…"
"I used to know"
Half um air reek wrist moss
Have a merry christmas
What were the first artificial Christmas trees made of?
Goose feathers
In Elf, what are the four main food groups for elves?
Candy, candy corn, candy canes and syrup
What Chuck Berry hit was based on the classic children’s song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?
Run Ruldolph Run
"And so I'm offering this simple phrase, to kids from..."
"one to ninety-two"
Jaw lead holes ain't necklace
Jolly old Saint Nick
What ad campaign popularized Santa’s red suit?
Coca-Cola’s 1931 ad campaign, as drawn by Haddon Sundblom.
What were Frosty’s first words after coming to life?
"Happy birthday!"
What movie from popular culture references “Jingle Bell Rock” in the opening scene?
Lethal Company
"Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock, jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring. Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun…"
"now the jingle hop has begun"
Hat pee on yucca
Happy hanukkah
Which U.S. state has a town named Santa Claus?
Indiana
In How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Jim Carrey spoke with an accent when playing the Grinch. Which actor’s accent did he based the Grinch’s on?
Sean Connery
What pop Christmas hit was released in 1984 but did not rank in the charts until 2017?
"Last Christmas" by Wham!
"Santa baby, just slip a sable under the tree for me. Been an awful good girl, Santa baby, so…"
"hurry down the chimney tonight"
Had vend gal lender
Advent calendar
When do the earliest gingerbread cookie recipes date back to?
2,400 B.C.
In “A Christmas Carol,” what was the name of Scrooge’s cheerful nephew?
Fred
In “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” what is his brain full of?
Spiders
"Run, run, Rudolph, Santa's gotta make it to town. Santa make him hurry, tell him he can…"
"take the freeway down"
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Twelve days of christmas
How many packages does USPS deliver during the Christmas season?
28 million packages per day between Dec.16-21, with an average of 20.5 million packages per day through the remainder of the year.
How many characters did Tom Hanks play in The Polar Express (2004)?
Six roles
How much money does Mariah Carey make annually from her song "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?
$2.5-3 million
"Have yourself a merry little Christmas, let your heart be light. From now on…"
"our troubles will be out of sight"
Cramp hairy saw is
Cranberry sauce
What is Santa’s mailing address?
123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888, according to the U.S. Postal Service
What was the first Christmas movie ever made?
Santa Claus (1898)
In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many presents are given in total?
364
"Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad…"
"prospero ano y felicidad"
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Chestnuts roasting on an open fire