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How many times did the Grinch’s heart grow at the end of Dr. Suess’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
3 Times
Why was Rudolph picked on by the other reindeer?
His nose lights up Red
What excuse did the Grinch give Cindy Lou when asked why he was taking the Christmas tree?
A lightbulb was out
What year was Mariah Carey’s song “ All I want for Christmas is You” realsed?
What is the most popular Christmas cookie?
Frosted Sugar Cookie
What drink do they serve on the Polar Express?
Hot Chocolate
What is the name of the snowman who is “a holly jolly soul”?
Frosty the Snowman
How many days are in an advent calendar?
24 Days
What was the first company to use Santa Claus in their advertisements?
Coca-Cola in 1931
Why were candy canes invented?
To keep children quite during church
Fun Fact: It used to just be a sugar stick until around 1900 when they added the signature “J” shape and red stripes
In the movie Elf, what city does Buddy’s dad live in?
New York City
What Christmas song is banned from playing on the radio?
Baby it’s Cold Outside
What plant that is associated with Christmas, is actually poisonous?
Mistletoe
When was the first documented decorated Christmas tree?
1605 in Strasbourg, Germany
What food used to be considered a Christmas treat?
Animal Crackers
In Christmas with the Kranks, where was Luther and Nora supposed to go for Christmas?
On a cruise to the Caribbean
Who is the woman who not only voices Yzma in The Emperors New Groove, but also sings Santa Baby?
Ertha Kitt
How many rolls of wrapping paper are sold annually in the United States alone?
12 billion rolls
Fun Fact: That is estimated to be 360 billion feet, which is enough to circle the Earth at least 14 times
When was Christmas announced as an official holiday in the United States?
1870
In Medieval England, what animal was eaten instead of Turkey?
Peacock
In Home Alone 1 and 2, what state does Uncle Frank’s family drive in from?
Ohio
What song has appeared the most in movies?
Jingle Bells
Fun Fact: The song has appeared in 373 movies
What brand is currently being associated with “traditional Christmas” on social media?
Ralph Lauren
When and where was the first tinsel ever used?
1610 in Nuremberg, Germany
Fun Fact: It was made of real silver
What was the original name for Christmas Pudding?
Frumenty