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What word does the “X” in “Xmas” stand for?
Christ (from the Greek letter Chi)
What’s the shopping day the Monday following Thanksgiving called?
Cyber Monday
What is the official Christmas flower in North America?
The poinsettia
In the original Frosty the Snowman animated movie, what’s the first thing Frosty says when he comes to life?
“Happy birthday!”
What movie features a snowman that comes alive?
Frosty the Snowman
What is the name of the special nine-branched candelabrum used during Hanukkah?
A hanukiah (or menorah).
What plant’s berries are often white and traditionally hung on doorways?
Mistletoe
Who were Baby Jesus’ first visitors?
Shepherds
What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century?
Germany
What actor played the Grinch in the 2000 live-action movie Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Jim Carrey
What is the day after Christmas called in some countries?
Boxing Day
How many candles are lit on the first night of Hanukkah?
One
What holiday drink is also called “milk punch”?
Eggnog
What are people expected to do under the mistletoe?
Kiss
Who wrote the famous poem “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
Clement Clarke Moore
What’s the title of the movie about a train that carries kids to the North Pole?
The Polar Express
What story features ghosts and Scrooge?
A Christmas Carol
In which direction are the candles inserted into the hanukiah?
Right to left
Which U.S. President made Christmas a federal holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant
In the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song, how many French hens does the true love give?
Three
What beverage company has used Santa Claus in its Christmas marketing since 1931?
Coca-Cola
When was the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special first aired?
1964
What does Santa famously say?
“Ho, ho, ho!”
What is the traditional food fried in oil that is eaten on Hanukkah?
Latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly-filled donuts).
What is the name of the famous Christmas ballet?
The Nutcracker
True or False: Santa Claus is based on a real person.
True. The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk named St. Nicholas.
What city was Kevin McCallister’s family traveling to for the holidays in the hit movie, Home Alone?
Paris, France
In Elf, what department store does Buddy work at?
Gimbels
What animals pull Santa’s sleigh?
Reindeer
What is the name for the money given as a gift during Hanukkah?
Gelt.
According to the Bible, what did the three wise men bring Baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
What does mistletoe mean in German?
Holy berry
What year did the film It’s a Wonderful Life come out?
1946
In The Polar Express, what’s the first gift of Christmas?
A silver bell from Santa’s sleigh
What do you send to friends to wish them Merry Christmas?
Christmas cards
What colors are most often associated with Hanukkah?
Blue, white, and sometimes silver.
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
How did Mary and Joseph travel to Jesus’ birthplace?
On a donkey
In the movie Elf, what condiment does Buddy put on everything?
Syrup
In Home Alone 2, which hotel does Kevin stay
The Plaza Hotel
What color is Santa’s suit?
Red
What were the original contents of the small jar of oil found by the Maccabees?
Olive oil.
How many reindeer does Santa Claus have?
Nine (Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph)
Where is the world-famous Christmas tree placed in New York City?
Rockefeller Center
In the movie A Christmas Story, what did Ralphie’s aunt make him?
A bunny onesie
In It’s a Wonderful Life, who is George Bailey’s guardian angel?
Clarence
What hangs over the mantel for Santa?
Stockings
How many nights does Hanukkah last?
8
What mischievous character makes pranks from the day after Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve?
The Elf on the Shelf
Who wrote the classic story “A Christmas Carol?”
Charles Dickens
What real-life department store is Miracle on 34th Streetbased on?
Macy’s
In Miracle on 34th Street, what’s the girl’s name who doubts Santa?
Susan Walker
What sweet bread is filled with fruit at Christmas?
Fruitcake
How many blessings are said on the first night of Hanukkah?
3
Where does Santa Claus live?
The North Pole
What did Santa Claus want Rudolph to do with his nose?
Guide his sleigh
What vegetables do kids leave out for reindeer to eat on Christmas Eve?
Carrots
What are edible, ornately decorated Christmas houses made out of?
Gingerbread
What song includes “Don we now our gay apparel”?
“Deck the Halls”
What is Shamash?
The first candle of the menorah used to light the other candles