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The lyrics "All I want for Christmas is you..." were sung by what artist?
What is:
Mariah Carey
Who created the story of "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?
What is:
Tim Burton
What do you leave out for Santa?
What is:
Cookies and milk
What was Christmas inspired by?
What is:
The celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ
What is Hanukkah?
What is:
The Jewish "Festival of Lights"
Fill in the blank: "I want a __________ for Christmas, only a _________ will do.."
What is:
hippopotomus
What year did "Home Alone" come out?
What is:
1990
What is a popular Christmas beverage?
What is:
Eggnog
Who was Santa Claus based on in real life?
What is:
St. Nichalous, a real fourth-century bishop from Myra (modern-day Turkey)
What is celebrated on St. Nicholas Day?
What is:
St. Nicholas
Finish the lyrics from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: "You know _______________________________ __________________________ but do you recall, The most famous reindeer of all?"
What is:
Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen
In the movie "Elf" what does Buddy put in his spaghetti?
What is:
maple syrup, chocolate syrup, candy (M&Ms, marshmallows, and crumbled chocolate Pop-Tarts), and sprinkles
A traditional British and Irish steamed dessert is a Christmas classic for some families. What is this dessert called?
What is:
Christmas pudding, also known as plum pudding.
What happened on Christmas in WWI?
What is:
A temporary Christmas truce between German and Allied soldiers occurred in 1914 during World War I.
What is Bodhi Day?
What is:
A Buddhist holiday celebrated in December that marks the day the Buddha attained enlightenment.
What English duo is credited for the song "Last Christmas"?
What is:
Wham!
How old is the movie "A Christmas Story"?
What is:
42 Years Old
When were gingerbread men invented?
What is:
May 1875
When was Santa Claus created?
What is:
19th Century
How long is Kwanzaa?
What is:
A week-long celebration from December 26 to January 1
"Santa Baby" was sung by what artist?
What is:
Eartha Kitt
Who is the starring actor in the movie "Jingle All the Way"?
What is:
Arnold Schwarzenegger
How many calories is a large gingerbread house?
What is:
4,000 Calories
When was the first recorded Christmas celebration?
What is:
December 25, 336 AD. The date was chosen to coincide with existing pagan festivals like Saturnalia and the winter solstice, partly to help convert pagans to Christianity.
Fill in the blank: _________ is an ancient pagan festival celebrating the winter solstice and the return of the sun, with origins in Norse and Germanic traditions.
What is:
Yule