Trivia
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
What do children typically get in their stockings if they’re on the Naughty List?
A lump of coal
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?
Cupid
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
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
In the United States, over 2 billion of these are sent each year at Christmastime.
Christmas cards
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
What phrase made popular in the book “A Christmas Carol” expresses annoyance with cheery holiday celebrations?
Bah humbug!
In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” what was Mr. Scrooge’s first name?
Ebenezer
What song was initially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair?
“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”
The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written to celebrate what holiday?
Thanksgiving
Which song tops Billboard's list of the 100 greatest holiday songs of all time?
All I want for Christmas is you
What cartoon character’s name is used to indicate a small, thin, or just plain undesirable Christmas tree?
Charlie Brown
What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The Polar express
What brand of scooter was a must-have Christmas gift for children in 2000?
Razor
In 1996, what toy with origins in Sesame Street was a sensation at Christmastime?
Tickle Me Elmo
What science fiction franchise had its own holiday television special in 1978?
Star Wars
In total, how many gifts are given in the “Twelve Days of Christmas”?
364
What beloved Christmas song was recorded by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano in 1970?
Feliz Navidad
Which U.S. state is home to the town of Snowflake?
Arizona
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?
Krampus
What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
Eggnog