Christmas History
Christmas is the shortened form of what two words?
Christ's Mass
What carol is sung at the end of Charlie Brown Christmas?
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Which 90s Pop Diva is known for her song "All I want for Christmas is you"?
Mariah Carey
Germany
Which Christmas balet premiered in 1892?
The Nutcracker
In 1939 this famous character was popularized, selling more than 2 million copies in an illustrated booklet.
Rudolph
Who is the second Ghost to visit Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol"?
The Ghost of Christmas Present
In “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” what is his brain full of?
Spiders.
What Christmas decoration was originally made from silver?
Tinsel
Usually standing at nearly 20 feet tall, the Blue Room Christmas Tree is the official Christmas tree of which residence?
The White House
Which modern country was the real St. Nicholas born?
Turkey, 300 bonus points for City of Patara.
What is Buddy's last name in Elf?
Hobbs
How many excuses did the female part in Baby It's Cold Outside give for wanting to leave?
9
In Japan, what restaurant is commonly frequented for Christmas Eve dinner, with a reported 3.6 million Japanese dining there in 2024.
What was the first state to officially recognize Christmas as a legal holiday in 1836?
Alabama
Which Norse goddess of love promised to kiss any creature that passed beneath the evergreen sprig after it was used to revive her son, Baldur, inspiring the tradition of kissing under mistletoe?
Frigg
What is the name of the angel in "It's a Wonderful Life"
Clarence Odbody
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, what is the best selling Christmas single of all time?
White Christmas, 200 bonus points for artist. Bing Crosby
In what decade did the term Black Friday originate?
50s
A classic Australian Christmas, including paper crowns and a dip in the pool, is celebrated by the Heeler family in a 2020 holiday episode of what popular children's animated series?
Bluey
What is the Latin name for the Roman sun god whose festival on December 25th is often discussed in relation to Christmas?
Sol Invictus
What contest did Ralphie's dad enter to win the iconic leg lamp in "A Christmas Story"?
Newspaper Crossword Puzzle
What Christmas song was written during the Cuban Missile Crisis to promote peace?
Do you Hear What I Hear?
Which medieval British drink is Eggnog descended from?
Posset
Who wrote the famous poem "The Night Before Christmas"?
Clement Clarke Moore