Songs
In 1981, Bob and Doug McKenzie released their own version of a classic Christmas song. Which song is that?
The Twelve Days of Christmas
What phrase made popular in the book “A Christmas Carol” expresses annoyance with cheery holiday celebrations?
Bah humbug!
What does Santa eat and drink after coming down the chimney?
Milk and Cookies
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?
Cupid
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
In “The Chipmunk Song,” from Alvin and the Chipmunks, what do the chipmunks want for Christmas besides a plane that loops the loop?
A hula hoop
What sauce is traditionally served with Turkey?
Cranberry sauce
How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
8 (No Rudolph)
over 2 billion of these are sent each year at Christmastime.
Christmas cards
What beloved Christmas song was recorded by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano in 1970?
Feliz Navidad
What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump?
Home Alone 2
According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
Candy cane
What contest traditionally takes place during Christmas time?
Gingerbread house contest
What word for Christmas or a Christmas carol was borrowed from French?
Noël
What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells
According to the Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
Eggnog
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
An Angel
The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written to celebrate what holiday?
Thanksgiving
What Christmas carol does the Peanuts gang sing at the end of “A Charlie Brown Christmas?”
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
In the movie “A Christmas Story,” what was the name of the next door neighbours whose dogs ate the Christmas turkey?
The Bumpuses
What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?
Rum cake
When was the first Santa Claus parade?
December 2, 1905
According to legend, the tradition of hanging stockings dates back to Saint Nicholas. What were the first stocking stuffers? Hint: They weren’t toys.
Gold Coins