Movies
What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
Polar Express
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
A: An old silk hat
In the United States, over 2 billion of these are sent each year at Christmastime.
Christmas cards
What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?
A: Fruitcake
The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of what branch of the U.S. military?
The Marines
In “A Christmas Story,” what happens to Ralphie’s friend as a result of a “triple-dog dare” from another classmate?
He gets his tongue stuck to a flagpole.
What beloved Christmas song was recorded by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano in 1970?
Feliz Navidad
What do children typically get in their stockings if they’re on the Naughty List?
A lump of coal
This popular beverage company's attempts at Holiday brand synergy are actually responsible for the depiction of Santa Claus in a red suit. Prior to their efforts Santa always wore Tan.
Coca-Cola
In 1996, what toy with origins in Sesame Street was a sensation at Christmastime?
Tickle Me Elmo
In the movie “Elf,” what does Buddy claim are the four food groups?
Candy canes, candy, syrup, and candy corns.
A long way from a "One Horse Sleigh" This well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
A: Mistletoe
Run, run, as fast as you can...According to Traditions, eating this holiday treat was supposed to give women good luck in finding a decent husband...must be why they're so hard to catch
Gingerbread Men
What NBA player has appeared in the most Christmas Day games in league history?
LeBron James
In what movie is TurboMan the hot Christmas toy?
Jingle All the Way
What are the names of all the reindeer named in the carol about the special reindeer with the shiny nose
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph.
Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
The Elf on the Shelf
A common trick to keeping Christmas Cookies moist is to store them in sealed containers with this household staple
Name at least two gifts the wise men brought baby Jesus according to Christian tradition.
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
In the film Home Alone, to trick a pizza boy into leaving the pizza. Kevin McCalister uses clips from a fictional gangster film within a film that ends with this quote. (Double Points if you can name the fictional gangster movie)
Merry Christmas ya filthy animal!
Angels with Filthy Souls
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?
A: Pipers piping
This "construction-related " Christmas tradition actually originated in German folk tales and has less to do with Christmas and more about avoiding witches in the woods
Gingerbread Houses
In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan
What country is credited with starting the tradition of exchanging gifts for Christmas
Italy (linked to the Roman festival of Saturnalia)