Santa and His Helpers
Every elf has this ornament on the tip of their shoe
a bell
What is the color of Elvis Presley's Christmas.
Blue
In "A Christmas Carol?, what is the first name of the lead character Mr. Scrooge?
Ebeneezer
In the UK, they celebrate this day, the day after Christmas.
Boxing Day
When speaking of "The 12 days of Christmas", which day is Christmas day?
a) the 1st day; b) the 5th day; c) the 12th day
the 1st day
Stollen is a traditional Christmas food in this country.
Germany
How Many Reindeer pull Santa's Sleigh (including Rudolph)?
9
According to Spike Jone and His City Slickers, and the Chipmunks, and many others, All I want for Christmas is …
...my two front teeth".
What is it that the Grinch wants to steal from the people of Whoville?
He wants to steal Christmas.
The origin of the legend of "Santa Clause" or St. Nicholas, traces back to what country?
(Germany, Romania, Turkey)
Turkey
Name three plants that are commonly associated with Christmas
any of the following:
pine; poinsettia; holly; ivy; mistletoe
Before turkey, the traditional English Christmas dinner included: a) Roasted reindeer nuts,
b) Pigs head smothered in mustard,
c) Cornish game hens,
d) Nothing, it has always been turkey.
b) Pigs head smothered in mustard
What is Santa's favorite snack
Milk and cookies
What Are Frosty the Snowman's eyes made of?
coal
In A Christmas Story, what does Ralphie want for Christmas
A Red Rider, carbine action, Range Model air rifle.
In which Ocean is Christmas Island located? (Pacific, Indian, Atlantic, Arctic)
Indian
Mistletoe is green- but what is the color of its berries?
White
In part, Brazilians celebrate Christmas by :
a) baking cakes made from cornflour,
b) giving candles to the poor,
c) enjoying the balmy weather outdoors
c) enjoying the balmy weather outdoors
Name all of Santa's Reindeer - (not including Rudolph).
name 4 = 1 ticket
name 6 = 2 tickets
name all 8 = 3 tickets
Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Dasher, Prancer, Vixen, Dancer, Donner
In "Let It Snow"… since the storm doesn't show signs of stopping ...so I brought some...
corn for popping
In "It’s a Wonderful Life", everytime a bell rings this happens?
An angel gets its wings.
Germany is credited with starting the tradition of decorating this at Christmas time.
the Christmas Tree
What two words are typically pre-printed on Christmas gift tags?
To: and From:
As the clock chimes midnight on New Year's Eve, a Spanish tradition involves eating twelve of these, one for each chime: a) grapes,
b) cherry tomatoes,
c) empanaditas of lamb and onions,
d) chocolate raisins
a) grapes
After delivering presents, How does Santa Clause get back up the chimney?
by placing his finger on his nose and giving a smile and a nod.
What is the title of the song that begins, "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire..."?
The Christmas Song
This is a quote from what holiday movie: "You smell like beef and cheese. You don't smell like Santa".
Elf
The holiday beverages, eggnog and wassail, both originated in this country
England, France, Germany, USA
England
Name three of the four colors most commonly associated with Christmas.
Red, Green, Gold, Silver
In Syria, the children receive their gifts from
a) St. Catherine,
b) a genie,
c) a camel
c) camel
Santa goes by a number of names including this two-word, alliterative title that sounds like a potato chip.
Kris Kringle
In Winter Wonderland, what job can the snowman do while he's in town?
preside over the wedding
Santa has a brother in this Vince Vaughn -Paul Giamatti movie, whose name is:
Fred Clause
In Oaxaca City, Mexico, 'Noche de Rabanos' is celebrated every 23rd of December. What edible item gives this celebration it's name?
a) pomegranates,
b) radishes,
c) candied yams,
d) rabbit's feet
b) radishes
Why was Charlie Brown so depressed in "A Charlie Brown Christmas"? A) He felt left out of a play he'd been asked to direct B) He felt Christmas was becoming too commercialized,
C) He was not invited to the Christmas party
D) His dog started decorating without him.
He felt Christmas was becoming too commercialized.
Which President banned Christmas in the White House a.) Woodrow Wilson b.) Teddy Roosevelt c.) Franklin Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt
The design of Father Christmas' (Santa's) red suit was first created by an American Corporation in a marketing campaign. What Company?
Coca Cola
Barney and Ben want "hop-along boots and a pistol that shoots" in this 'anticipatory' Christmas song.
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Ben Affleck robs casinos dressed as Santa in this Christmas time thriller.
Reindeer Games
Saturnalia pre-dates Christmas as December holiday of feasts and gift giving... who celebrated Saturnalia?
a) The Norsemen
b) The Spanish
c) The Romans
d) the Greeks
c) Romans
"Viscum" is the genus (Scientific name) of which Christmas plant: a) Ivy,
b) Holly,
c) Poinsettia,
d) Mistletoe
d) Mistletoe
True or False:
"Festivus" is a secular holiday celebrated on December 23rd, as an alternative to the pressures and commercialism of the traditional Christmas season, and has been around since approximately 1966.
True (Created in the sixties by author Daniel O'Keefe)
Match the Christmas Character with the country from which it came:
Befana Holland
Krampus Finland
Schwarte Pete Italy
Joulupukki Germany
Befana Italy
Krampus Germany
Schwarte Pete Holland
Joulupukki Finland
In The Twelve Days of Christmas how many maids are milking? a)7,
b) 8,
c)9,
)10
b) 8
In A Christmas Story, who warns Ralphie, "you'll shoot your eye out!"
a) his mom b) his teacher, "Miss Shileds"
c) the Santa at Higbee's Department Store
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
The movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas" was adapted from: a) a play, b) a poem,
c) a TV commercial, d) a cartoon
b) a poem
This Christmas song is not only the highest selling Christmas song of all time, but also the best-selling single of all time.
White Christmas
Mincemeat should be stirred in this direction for good luck...
Clockwise