Holiday History
What soft drink company is credited for contributing to the “jolly” imagery of Santa Claus that’s popular today?
Coca Cola or Coke
Mariah Carey holds the record for being the first artist with a no. 1 single in four decades for which song?
"All I Want for Christmas Is You"
In Elf, what is the best way to spread Christmas cheer?
Singing loud for all to hear.
What is traditionally left out for Santa Clause on Christmas Eve?
Milk and Cookies
Chanukah is also commonly known as the festival of what?
Lights
What famous holiday character and song subject began as a marketing tactic for a department store?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
In the song Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel what is the dreidel made of?
Clay
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris, France
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
Which action film is often referred to as a Christmas film?
Die Hard
The real St. Nicholas was born in what modern-day country?
Turkey
In the 12 days of Christmas, how many pipers are piping?
Eleven (11)
How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
Four (4). Jacob Marley, Past, Present, and Future
A unique tradition known mostly for German-American roots involves hiding a____ in the Christmas tree and rewarding the one who finds it?
pickle
What is the name of the holiday that takes place on December 26th?
Boxing Day
The name Hanukkah comes from the Hebrew translation of what word?
Dedication
What popular carol was not initially written as a Christmas song?
Jingle Bells
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
Christmas caroling, stems from this tradition that initially consisted of going door to door to give well wishes and food and drink to others?
Wassailing
What Bing Cosby song is the best-selling Christmas single ever?
White Christmas
In what year was the first Kwanzaa celebration?
1966
What pop Christmas hit was released in 1984 but did not rank in the charts until 2017?
Last Christmas by Wham!
In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation what did Clark receive as his Christmas bonus?
A one-year membership to the Jelly of the Month Club
What is the name of the “Helper” candle used to light the other candles on the Menorah?
Shamash
Which U.S. President declared Christmas a national holiday?
President Ulysses S. Grant