Thanksgiving Trivia
Which specific type of apple is used traditionally in apple pie?
What is Granny Smith?
What are the two most popular names for Santa Claus?
What is Kris Kringle and Saint Nick?
"Where are you Christmas? Why can't I find you? "_____________"
Why have you gone away?
In Frosty the Snowman, this item brings Frosty to life.
What is a magic hat?
Tinsel was originally made from this real metal before modern materials replaced it?
What is silver?
Based on studies, do Americans prefer apple pie or pumpkin pie?
What is Apple Pie
In Will Ferrell’s Elf, what’s the first rule in the Code of The Elves? Hint: Treat everyday _______________
What is treat every day like it’s Christmas?
In Here We Come A-Wassailing, the word “wassail” refers to this kind of activity.
Caroling
What pet did Buzz have in the movie "Home Alone"
What is a Tarantula?
In Japan, a surprisingly popular Christmas tradition involves eating this fast-food item.
What is the best way to defrost a turkey?
What is in the refrigerator? (its the safest method because its consistent, cool temperature (40°F or below) prevents harmful bacteria from growing, a major risk with countertop thawing!)
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
What is Germany?
Oh Christmas tree oh Christmas tree "____________"
What is oh Christmas tree,oh Christmas tree, your leaves are so unchanging?
What did the grinch gift Martha May Whovier when they were children?
What is an angel?
Must get 3 of 4- What are the most purchased holiday decorations (according to NYT in 2025)
Hint: it is NOT Christmas lights, Christmas trees, or Christmas ornaments/ stocking.
What is Mistletoe (top spot), Nativity scenes, Garlands, and Wreaths?
Can turkeys fly? If so, how fast?*Hint:Above 30mph and below 70mph
What is 55-60mph?
What fairy tale inspired the tradition of building gingerbread houses?
What is Hansel and Gretel
What we now know as a Christmas song, what holiday was Jingle Bells originally created for?
What is Thanksgiving?
The movie the Grinch:Theres a scene where his school classmates laughed at him when he tried to ________ (hint: resulted in bleeding)
What is shave his chin?
Around ___% of Americans put up a Christmas tree and other decorations during the holiday season
HINT- between 40% and 90%
What is 75?
How many calories are in a typical holiday dinner?
Approx. 3,000
On average, this many states will get a white Christmas each year (defined as at least one inch of snow on the ground)
What is 16 states?
What popular "Christmas song" doesn't actually mention the holiday even once?
What is let it snow?
In Miracle on 34th Street (1994), Susan wants three things for Christmas. Which of the following is one of them?
Hint: one is an object, one is a living thing, one has to do with weather
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright, big, red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is a Poinsettia?