Holidays Around the World
is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast
Kwanzaa
In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, what is Scrooge’s first name?
Ebenezer
What are the main food groups for elves, according to Buddy in “Elf”?
a. Candy, candy corn, candy canes and syrup
b. popcorn, pizza, budlight
c. Candy, pancakes, icecream
Candy, candy corn, candy canes and syrup
In the song "Frosty the Snowman," what makes Frosty come to life?
Answer: An old silk hat.
Which American pop singer spent her early years growing up on a Christmas tree farm run by her parents?
Taylor Swift
Festival of Light, 8 days.
Hanukkah
Hawaiian phrase Mele Kalikimaka means?
Merry Christmas
In “Love Actually,” what gift does Harry (Alan Rickman) give his wife, Karen (Emma Thompson), for Christmas?
A Joni Mitchell CD
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what is given on the seventh day?
7 Swans a Swimming
Which of the four presidents on Mt. Rushmore is rumored to have had his own recipe for eggnog?
George Washington
The December solstice, known as the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, marks the _____ of the year.
It marks the shortest day
In the holiday classic Home Alone, where are the McAllisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
What’s the name of the guardian angel that George Bailey meets in "It's a Wonderful Life"
Clarence
which iconic Christmas song was released on a No. 1 Christmas album in 1994—but didn’t reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart until 25 years later?
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey.
What famous author gave us the line that Christmas “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!”
Dr. Seuss
A British tradition that occurs the day after Christmas and dates back to the 1800s when Queen Victoria ruled the throne.
Boxing Day
What country has a tradition of eating KFC on Christmas day?
Japan
What kind of pet does Buzz from “Home Alone” have?
tarantula
the 1944 MGM movie musical Meet Me in St. Louis introduced a Judy Garland holiday mega-hit that was later covered by dozens of artists, including Garth Brooks, James Taylor, Christina Aguilera, Josh Groban, and John Legend. What song was it?
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
The beloved ballet The Nutcracker was first performed in what city in 1892?
St. Petersburg, Russia.
known as ___ is the day people commence their Christmas celebrations. Stockings are hung and gifts are exchanged, but on a smaller scale than at Christmas. This day is famously celebrated in American cities with large populations of Dutch and Germans.
saint nicholas day
Many cultures have a tradition of hanging this food-shaped ornament on the Christmas tree. first to find, get to open the first prize.
The Christmas pickle
In “Elf,” to Buddy’s excitement, the department store manager announces Santa is coming tomorrow to take pictures with customers. What time does he say he’s coming
10 a.m.
The combined might of Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, and Irving Berlin helped make this song from the 1942 musical film Holiday Inn the biggest Christmas song ever. What was the song?
"White Christmas"
In what decade did the first Christmas stamp appear in the U.S.?
A. 1950
B. 1940
C 1960
The 1960s. Following years of requests for a holiday stamp, the U.S. Postal Service issued its first Christmas stamp in Pennsylvania in November 1962.