Christmas books and movies
Who was the star of the Christmas movie Jingle All the Way?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
What name is given to small sausages wrapped in bacon, a staple at a British Christmas dinner?
Pigs in Blanket
When was the first Christmas card sent? Who designed it?
The first Christmas card was sent in 1843 and was designed by John Horsley.
Which song’s second line begins with, “Led by the light of faith serenely beaming”?
“O Holy Night”
What is the shape of the Snowflakes in Winter?
Random in Shape & Very small in size
Who tries to stop Christmas from coming, by stealing all things of Christmas from “the Who’s”?
The Grinch
What beverage is known as milk punch?
Eggnog
How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
In the song “The Little Drummer Boy” kept time. Who accompanied him?
The ox and the lamb
How fast snowfalls per second on earth?
1 to 6 feet per second
How many ghosts are there in A Christmas Carol?
Four
What is the main course for a traditional Christmas dinner?
Turkey and stuffing
What are two other names for Santa Claus?
Saint Nick and Kris Kringle
On which ‘feast’ did Good King Wenceslas step out, according to the well-known hymn?
Feast of Stephen (St. Stephen’s Day/26th December in UK)
Our Earth is close to the Sun during the winter, Is it right?
Yes
What happens when you stick your wet tongue to a frozen pole, like in A Christmas Story?
It gets stuck to the metal.
How many turkeys are cooked each Christmas?
22 million
Who invented electric Christmas lights?
Thomas Edison in 1880
In 1948, what song was released by Spike Jones and the City Slickers?
“All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth”
What is the actual ratio of perfect snow to water?
5:1
What was the real department store featured in a Christmas movie? What movie?
Macy’s in Miracle on 34th Street
Where did gingerbread houses start? Bonus points for when
Germany. 16th century
Which was the last US state to declare an official holiday for Christmas?
Oklahoma
In 1946, the Andrews Sister and Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadian Orchestra released a song in which they asked listeners if they would like to spend Christmas in this special location. What is the name of this special place?
“Christmas Island”
When and Where the World’s largest snowflakes recorded?
January 28, 1887; in Fort Keogh, Montana