MUSIC
What was the number 1 Christmas song for 2023?
"Last Christmas" by Wham.
What movie features a man who returns to life as a snowman?
"Jack Frost"
What was the name of the original Santa Claus?
St. Nicholas. He was a bishop in the 4th century.
Where do Candy Canes and Gingerbread houses originate from?
Germany
About how many Americans celebrate Christmas?
About 85 percent.
What song was the first Christmas song ever recorded?
"Jingle Bells." It was first recorded by the Edison Male Quartette in 1898.
Which Christmas movie is the highest-grossing movie of all time?
"The Grinch" (animated movie). It was released in 2018, and made over 500 million dollars.
Who was the real Santa Claus?
a. homeless man
b. minister
c. bishop
c. bishop
Which candy first appeared in 1670?
Candy Canes.
Who helped to increase the popularity of Christmas trees?
a. Prince Albert and Queen Victoria
b. Jesus
c. King Henry VIII
a. Prince Albert and Queen Victoria.
For which holiday was "Jingle Bells" originally written or sung for?
Thanksgiving. It was written in 1850.
Which Christmas movie is the second highest engrossing movie of all time?
The 1990 movie, "Home Alone."
Where was the original Santa Claus from?
a. Turkey
b. Holland
c. England
a. Turkey
Which alcohol was eggnog originally made with?
Ale
What were the first Christmas trees made of?
a. plastic
b. goose feathers
c. fur
b. goose feathers
Which two Christmas songs are the oldest English Christmas hymns?
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and "Joy to the World."
How many roles did Tom Hanks play in the "Polar Express?"
Six roles. He played the Hero Boy, Father, Conductor, Hobo, Scrooge, and Santa Claus.
When was Christmas cancelled?
a. 15th century
b. 18th century
c. 17th century
c. 17th century. It was cancelled because there was no mention in the Bible about Christmas festivities and it was thought that Christmas festivities involved too much drinking.
What fruit is traditionally placed in Christmas stockings?
Oranges. it was seen as a treat during the Great Depression, a gift of Gold from Saint Nicholas, or as something to share as a gift (since you can break up segments from the orange).
Where were the first Christmas trees made?
a. England
b. Germany
c. Holland
b. Germany
When was "Jingle Bells" first recorded?
a. 1898
b. 1910
c. 1930
a. 1898
How long did it take to do Jim Carey's make-up for the Grinch?
a. 6 hours
b. 3 hours
c. 8 hours
c. 8 hours. The make-up process involved facial prosthetics, being covered in green yak fur, and wearing enlarged contact lenses.
Since which date has Salvation Army sent Santa Claus-clad people on the streets to collect donations?
a. 1910s
b. 1750s
c. 1890s
c. 1890s
True or false. Candy canes were once just a white colour.
True.
How many days does the 12 Days of Christmas add up to?
364 gifts
Which Christmas song was the first to mention the word: "Santa Claus" in it?
"Up on the Housetop." It was written in 1864.
In Elf, what is Buddy's favourite type of pasta?
Spaghetti
When were Christmas crackers first invented?
a. 1901
b. 1847
c. 1780
b. 1847
What are the candy cane stripes thought to represent?
The white is supposed to represent purity and the red is supposed to represent Christ's blood.
What was the original name of the Elf on the Shelf?
a. Fisbee
b. Frisbee
c. Felix
a. Fisbee