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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created as a promotion for what department store?
A) Macy's
B) Montgomery Ward
C) J.C. Penney
Montgomery Ward
Montgomery Ward hired a writer named Robert L. May in 1939 to write a Christmas story which could be given away to holiday shoppers. May's brother-in-law, songwriter Johnny Marks, liked the story and decided to write a song to go with it. The resulting "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", eventually recorded in 1949 by Gene Autry, has become a Christmas classic.
Eggnog was first consumed in what U.S. city?
A) New York, New York
B) Boston, Massachusetts
C) Jamestown, Virginia
Jamestown, Virginia
According to the historical accounts of Captain John Smith, the first eggnog made in the United States was consumed in his 1607 Jamestown settlement. "Nog," was, apparently, a variation of the word "Grog," which refers to any drink made with rum.
Why were candy canes first invented?
A) To stir coffee
B) To hold stockings
C) For bored kids at church
For bored kids at church
The first candy cane was made in 1670 by a German choirmaster to help children endure lengthy nativity services. They were white and modeled after shepherds' canes to remind the children of the shepherds that visited baby Jesus at the first Christmas.
Where was Mommy kissing Santa Claus?
A) On the rooftop
B) On the stairs
C) Under the mistletoe
Under the mistletoe
"I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus underneath the mistletoe last night."
What sort of fish do European families eat for Christmas dinner?
A) Carp
B) Salmon
C) Tuna
Carp
For centuries, families throughout much of central Europe have relied on one simple main course for Christmas Eve dinner: the common carp. Traditionally kept in the bathtub, the fish can become a sort of family pet for a day or two, before becoming dinner.
What song does Lucy ask Schroeder to play on his piano in "A Charlie Brown Christmas"?
A) Jingle Bells
B) Silent Night
C) Frosty the Snowman
Jingle Bells
Schroeder attempts to play several complex versions of Jingle Bells for Lucy with her dismissing each one with a, "No, no, no." He plunks out a single key version and she yells, "That's it!"
What English monarch established the Christmas tree tradition in Great Britain?
A) Henry VIII
B) Victoria
C) Elizabeth I
Victoria
England didn't get on the Christmas tree bandwagon until 1848, when Queen Victoria set up a tree at Windsor Castle.
Who narrated the classic 1966 TV special, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas?"
A) Burl Ives
B) Boris Karloff
C) Charlton Heston
Boris Karloff
Although Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) originally disputed casting Boris Karloff for fear that he would make the Grinch too scary, it turned out to be a perfect match, and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" became an instant classic.
What author wrote that it was, "Always winter but never Christmas?"
A) Martin Amis
B) Charles Dickens
C) C.S. Lewis
C.S. Lewis
In The Chronicles of Narnia, C. S. Lewis wrote about the White Witch and how she cast a spell making it always winter but never Christmas.
How does the Dutch version of Santa Claus transport his presents?
A) By steamboat
B) By train
C) By airplane
By steamboat
Dutch children have long cheered the annual coming of Sinterklaas--or Saint Nicholas--who arrives on a steamboat filled with presents in mid-November.
In, "The Twelve Days of Christmas," there are how many drummers drumming?
A) 10
B) 8
C) 12
12
There are twelve drummers drumming. According to Catholic tradition, The twelve drummers symbolized the twelve points of belief in The Apostles' Creed.
What is the name of Ebeneezer Scrooge's deceased business partner?
A) Jacob Marley
B) Tiny Tim
C) Bob Cratchit
Jacob Marley
Jacob Marley is now a tormented spirit, forced to wander the earth forevermore as punishment for his greedy, selfish and uncaring attitude towards mankind.
In the 1965 TV special, "A Charlie Brown Christmas," who builds a gray snowman?
A) Linus
B) Pigpen
C) Snoopy
Pigpen
The ever-filthy Pigpen can't keep his snow clean and builds a gray snowman.
What is Frosty the Snowman's nose made of?
A) Carrot
B) Button
C) Corncob
Button
"Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul / With a corncob pipe and a button nose / And two eyes made out of coal."
Which of the following gifts did the wise men not bring to the baby Jesus?
A) Eucalyptus
B) Myrrh
C) Frankincense
Eucalyptus
The wise men brought gold, frankincense and myyrh.
Where was the baby Jesus born?
A) Nazareth
B) Bethlehem
C) Golgotha
Bethlehem
The New Testament identifies Bethlehem as the birthplace of the baby Jesus.
Saint Nicholas was born in what modern-day country?
A) Turkey
B) Israel
C) Germany
Turkey
It is believed that the real St. Nicholas was born sometime around 280 A.D. in Patara, near Myra in modern-day Turkey. According to legend, his extraordinary kindness led him to give away all of his inherited wealth as he traveled the countryside helping the sick and poverty-stricken.
In what country are outdoor barbecues a traditional part of Christmas festivities?
A) Australia
B) Mexico
C) Germany
Australia
In Australia, Christmas comes in the middle of summer and the temperature often hits a sweltering 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Christmas day. During this warm Australian Christmas season, outdoor barbecues have become a part of the Christmas tradition.
Good King Wenceslas was duke of what country?
A) Bohemia
B) Poland
C) Slovakia
Bohemia
The legend of Good King Wenceslas is based on the life of the historical Saint Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia. His martyrdom and the popularity of several biographies gave rise to a reputation for heroic goodness that resulted in his elevation to sainthood.
Where did the Grinch live?
A) South of Whoville
B) West of Whoville
C) North of Whoville
North of Whoville
Every Who Down in Whoville Liked Christmas a lot ...
But the Grinch, who lived just north of Whoville, Did NOT!
What was the name of the magician with the magic hat in the 1969 TV special "Frosty the Snowman?"
A) Professor Hinkle
B) Professor Finkle
C) Black Peter
Professor Hinkle
A washed-up magician named Professor Hinkle wants desperately to get his discarded magic hat back after he realizes that it has brought Frosty to life.
Who tried to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville?
A) Scrooge
B) Grinch
C) Old Man Potter
Grinch
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, the Grinch attempts to put an end to Christmas by stealing presents from the homes of the nearby town Whoville on Christmas Eve. Despite his efforts, Whoville's inhabitants still celebrate the holiday, so the Grinch returns everything that he stole and is the guest of honor at the Whos' Christmas dinner.
In the classic 1964 TV special, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," what did Hermey the elf want to be?
A) Movie Star
B) Dentist
C) Magician
Dentist
Rudolph teams up with Hermey, an elf who wants to be a dentist. Together, they attempt to save an island of misfit toys.
In what country are Christmas trees decorated with spiders?
A) Ukraine
B) Brazil
C) Iceland
Ukraine
In traditional Ukrainian houses a Christmas tree will often be decorated with a spider and web for good luck.
In the TV special Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970), which vegetable makes reindeer fly?
A) Carrots
B) Corn
C) Lettuce
Corn
Winter's last magical tool, his Magic Feed Corn, allows Santa's reindeer friends to fly.