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What cartoon character’s name is used to indicate a small, thin, or just plain undesirable Christmas tree?
Charlie Brown
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
Snow is white
False. It’s translucent. The light reflecting off of it makes it appear white.
What major event of the American Revolution happened on Christmas Night in 1776?
Washington crossed the Delaware.
In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” what was Mr. Scrooge’s first name?
Ebenezer
What song was initially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair?
“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”
Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
The Elf on the Shelf
Studies show that the average American gains three pounds over the holidays.
False. It’s closer to one pound.
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The Polar Express
What beloved Christmas song was recorded by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano in 1970?
Feliz Navidad
What holiday is celebrated the day after Christmas in the UK, Canada, Australia, and other countries?
Boxing Day
Kris Kringle is the German name for Saint Nicholas.
False. Kris Kringle is German, but comes from a separate tradition that later melded with Saint Nicholas/Santa Claus.
The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of what branch of the U.S. military?
The Marines
In the TV special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what three words best describe the Grinch?
Stink, stank, stunk
In “The Chipmunk Song,” what do the chipmunks want for Christmas besides a plane that loops the loop?
A hula hoop
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
Hansel and Gretel
UPS runs Operation Santa, which matches letters to Santa with people who would like to donate gifts
False, The United States Postal Service runs it.
In North America, wild reindeer are referred to as what?
Caribou
What phrase made popular in the book “A Christmas Carol” expresses annoyance with cheery holiday celebrations?
Bah humbug!
Whose recording of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” topped the U.S. charts in 1949?
Gene Autry
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of what bird?
Goose
Jingle Bells was originally written to celebrate Thanksgiving
True
What’s the German name for the song known in English as “O Christmas Tree?”
“O Tannenbaum”