Music
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
Where does Santa live?
North Pole
In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” what was Mr. Scrooge’s first name?
Ebenezer
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
Old Silk Hat
What treats do we leave out for Santa’s reindeer?
Carrots
The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of what branch of the U.S. military?
U.S. Marines
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?
Pipers piping
Santa is “makin’ a list and checkin’ it…” how many times?
Twice
“Mele Kalikimaka” means “Merry Christmas” in what language?
Hawaiian
The celebrated “Christmas Truce” temporarily halted fighting during what war?
World War 1
In “The Chipmunk Song,” what do the chipmunks want for Christmas besides a plane that loops the loop?
A hula hoop
One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?
Cupid
In North America, wild reindeer are referred to as what?
Caribou
In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey
The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written to celebrate what holiday?
Thanksgiving
What figure from English folklore came to be associated with Santa Claus?
Father Christmas
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?
Krampus
What environmentalist U.S. president banned Christmas trees at the White House?
President Theodore Roosevelt