Holiday Movies
What noted actor provided the conductor's voice for the 2004 animated film The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks voiced the conductor.
What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?
Fruitcake
What made Frosty come to life in the movie “Frosty the Snowman?”
his hat
What are two other names for Santa Claus?
Saint Nick and Kris Kringle
The writers of the popular sitcom “Seinfeld” created whichwinter holiday?
Festivus
How many ghosts are there in A Christmas Carol?
Four
Which country was the first to use the tradition of Christmas trees?
Germany
How many points does a snowflake traditionally have?
Six
Who tracks Santa’s location on Christmas Eve? Bonus points for when it started.
NORAD – North American Aerospace Defense Command. The tradition started in 1955
Where is the world's largest menorah located?
New York City
What do the Kranks decide to do instead of having a traditional Christmas?
A ten-day Caribbean cruise.
What do the letters on a Hannukah dreidel stand for
Nun, Gimel, Hay or Shin.
The four letters are said to stand for the Hebrew phrase "Nes Gadol Hayah Sham"—meaning "A great miracle happened there"
True or False: Snow is white.
The ‘white stuff’ isn’t actually white, but rather translucent. It’s the light reflecting off it that makes it appear white.
How many reindeer drive Santa Claus’ sleigh (counting Rudolph)?
Nine
What year did Hanukkah and Thanksgiving overlap?
In 2013, Hanukkah overlapped with Thanksgiving. Sadly, the next Thanksgivukkah won’t occur until 2070.
Who was the star of the Christmas movie Jingle All the Way?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Which spirit is traditionally added to butter and served with Christmas pudding?
Brandy
The Knickerbocker snow storm of 1922 brought 33 inches of snow to Rock Creek Park gained it's name due to...
The heavy snowfall collapsed the roof of the Knickerbocker Theatre in Washington, D.C.,knocking down the theater’s balcony and part of its walls.
In the song “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” underneath the mistletoe, where did mommy tickle Santa Claus?
“Underneath his beard so snowy white”.
Which was the first state in the United States to recognize Christmas as an official holiday?
Alabama
Why couldn’t Ralphie have a bb gun in A Christmas Story?
You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!
Two of the reindeer are named after weather phenomenon. Name the reindeer.
Donner, which means thunder in German, and Blitzen, which means lightning
What is the phychological condition for a fear of snow?
chionophobia
What soft drink company was the first to use Santa Claus in its advertising?
White Rock Beverages used a red and white Santa to sell mineral water in 1915 and then in advertisements for its ginger ale in 1923.
Which President objected to a Christmas tree in the White House?
President Teddy D. Roosevelt. He felt it was wrong to cut down trees for decorations. So, instead, he established the U. S. Forest Service to protect nature.