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This classic Christmas tune begins with the lyrics "Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh."
What is Jingle Bells?
In many Western countries, children hang these by the fireplace to be filled with treats or gifts.
What are stockings
Who plays Buddy the Elf?
Will Ferrell
Which U.S. city has a famous Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Rockefeller Center every year?
New York City
Who wrote A Christmas Carol?
Charles Dickens.
This legendary "King of Rock and Roll" famously sang a "Blue Christmas."
Who is Elvis Presley?
What is the name of the gift exchange website we use?
Elfster
In Home Alone, this character sets up elaborate traps to defend his house from two burglars after his family leaves for vacation in Paris.
Who is Kevin McCallister?
What plant is commonly associated with Christmas and has white berries?
Mistletoe
What Christmas accessories hide the trunk or stand of a Christmas tree?
A tree skirt
This 1984 charity single by Band Aid raised money for famine relief in Ethiopia.
What is Do They Know It's Christmas?
In Naples, Italy, this elaborate tradition involves crafting and displaying miniature nativity scenes what is this called?
What is the presepe (nativity scene)?
Where does the Grinch live?
Mount Crumpit
At Christmas time festive lights are projected onto the stone houses with the cone-shaped roofs in Alberobello, Puglia. What are these houses called?
Trulli
This carol tells the story of a poor boy who plays his drum for the baby Jesus.
What is The Little Drummer Boy?
Which of the Beatles wrote "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)(War Is Over)"?
John Lennon
What is a sweet, dome-shaped bread eaten on Christmas Eve?
What is panettone?
In this classic, George Bailey is shown what life would be like if he had never been born, thanks to his guardian angel Clarence.
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
What country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees?
Germany
What animated holiday movie features the song “Believe” by Josh Groban?
The Polar Express
Bing Crosby's rendition of this song is the best-selling Christmas single of all time.
What is White Christmas?
What animal carried Mary before she gave birth to baby Jesus?
Donkey
In Elf, Buddy the Elf is raised by elves in the North Pole but travels to New York City to find his father, who works at this type of company.
What is a publishing company?
What is the name of the Christmas Eve Mass traditionally celebrated by the Pope at the Vatican?
Midnight Mass
The name of a famous Russian ballet about Christmas
The Nutcracker
The famous lyric "Frosty the Snowman was a jolly, happy soul" mentions this as Frosty’s nose.
What is a button?
In the U.S. and Canada, families often enjoy this popular hot drink, which can be spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove during the holidays
What is eggnog?
Name two popular Christmas Movies Tim Allen stars in
The Santa Clause and Christmas with the Kranks
It takes over eight million lights to decorate this “Magic Kingdom” for Christmas.
What is Disneyland/Disney World
What is Santa Claus called in France?
Père Noël
The 12 Days of Christmas include a gift of this type of bird "a-laying."
What are geese?
Poinsettias, a popular Christmas plant, are native to this country and were introduced to the U.S. by Ambassador Joel Poinsett in the 19th century.
What is Mexico?
Who goes with Charlie Brown to get the Christmas tree?
Who is Linus
At Christmastime, Santa rings a bell in front of grocery stores and collects money in red kettles for this charitable organization.
What is the Salvation Army?
The NFL player who has played the most Christmas Day games.
Tom Brady
In the song Santa Baby, what car does the singer ask for?
A '54 convertible, light blue.
In Italy, families celebrate Christmas Eve with a large meal called the Feast of the Seven Fishes. In the U.S./Canada, many families enjoy this dish, which is often served at Christmas dinners.
What is roast turkey?
The Abominable Snow Monster of the North, also known as Bumble, terrorized Christmas Town. What was his biggest weakness?
Water
Who were the first people to visit baby Jesus, as described in the Gospel of Luke?
The shepherds
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