Name 3 Christmas Songs.
Varies.
What animal pulls Santa’s sleigh in most Western traditions?
Reindeers
Name 3 Christmas movies.
Varies.
Name 3 US National Parks.
Varies
True or False: Both male and female reindeers can grow antlers.
True. They are the only deer species in which both the male and female can grow antlers.
The Best-Selling single worldwide is a Christmas Song, what is the name of this Christmas song?
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
What Jewish holiday often happens around the same time as Christmas?
Hanukkah, aka the Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
Who plays Buddy the Elf in the Christmas movie titled "Elf"?
Will Ferrell
Name the National Park that hosts the tallest tree in the world.
The largest tree in the world is the General Sherman Tree, located in Sequoia National Park in California. This giant sequoia tree is recognized as the largest known living single-stem tree on Earth by volume, standing at an impressive height of over 275 feet.
The North Pole is located in which ocean?
Arctic Ocean
What was the first Christmas song to be broadcast in space?
Jingle Bells
In Austria and Germany, what is the name of the horned figure who appears in early December?
Krampus, a horned, anthropomorphic figure known for punishing misbehaving children during the Christmas season.
What is the highest grossing Christmas movie worldwide?
The Grinch (2018) animated version. Earning over 538 million world wide, followed by the beloved Home Alone.
What is the name of the oldest national park in the US?
The oldest national park in the world is Yellowstone National Park, which was established on March 1, 1872.
Fill in the blank. The U.S. mails over ____ cards annually, making Christmas the largest card-sending season.
3 billion
What is the most-streamed Christmas song of all time?
All I Want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey
What country is famous for eating KFC on Christmas?
Japanese people eat KFC for Christmas because of a brilliant 1970s marketing campaign, "Kentucky for Christmas," started by KFC Japan's first manager who saw a business opportunity when foreigners couldn't find turkey and began buying fried chicken as a holiday substitute, creating a fun, convenient, American-style Christmas tradition for a secular holiday.
In the Grinch, what is the name of the mayor of Whoville?
Augustus Maywho
The National Park Service falls under what federal department?
US Department of Interior
What chemical in our brains activates when we listen to good Christmas music?
Dopamine
Whats Ms. Jo's favorite Christmas song?
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee
In Mexico, what is the name of the 9-day celebration leading up to Christmas?
Las Posadas, a traditional Mexican festival celebrated from Dec. 16 to Dec. 24 commemorating the journey of Mary and Joseph as they sought shelter in Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus.
In Rise of the Guardians, which holiday figure is Santa?
Nicholas St. North, the Guardian of Wonder, leader of the Guardians.
What is the name of the coldest National Park in the US?
The coldest national park in the United States is Denali National Park, located in Alaska. It experiences extremely low temperatures, with average lows often dipping into the negative numbers, sometimes reaching -40 degrees Fahrenheit.
The twinkling lights that adorn Christmas trees and homes are typically made using LED bulbs. What does LED stand for?
Light Emitting Diodes