Movies
What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The Polar Express
What are the most common sides for Christmas dinner?
Green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, gravy, and baked ham.
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?
Krampus.
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat.
Finish this line from How the Grinch Stole Christmas: “It came without packages, boxes or ___.”
Bags.
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
Which spirit is traditionally added to butter and served with Christmas pudding?
Brandy
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe.
What activity inspired the song “Jingle Bells?”
A town-wide sled race.
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca-Cola.
Why couldn’t Ralphie have a BB gun in A Christmas Story?
“You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!”
In which direction should you stir mincemeat for good luck?
Clockwise.
True/False
Children in France leave shoes in front of the fireplace instead of stockings.
True.
In “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” how many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh?
9
How long does it take for a tree to reach the average, ideal “Christmas tree” height?
15 years
In the movie Elf, how does Buddy get to the North Pole?
He hides in Santa’s sack.
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
What is the significance of a Yule Log?
The popular cake symbolizes the log you should burn on Christmas Eve. If the log goes out before the morning, it is believed you will face bad luck in the new year.
What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
When was the first Christmas card sent?
In 1843. It was designed by John Horsley.
What is the name of the last ghost that visits Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?
The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come.
Visions of which food danced in children’s heads as they slept in the poem “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas?”
Sugarplums.
What country has the tradition of filling children’s clogs with candy and treats on December 5?
The Netherlands.
What does Alvin the Chipmunk want in “The Chipmunk Song?”
“Me, I want a Hula Hoop!”
How much do Americans spend on holiday shopping?
Americans spend an average of $942 per person on holiday gifts.