Christmas Traditions
What date is Christmas Day celebrated?
December 25th
In 'Home Alone', what is the first name of the boy left behind?
Kevin
Complete the lyric: 'Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the...'
Way
What is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere called?
The winter solstice
What color is the Grinch?
Green
What do people traditionally hang by the fireplace for Santa to fill?
Stockings
What is the name of the green character who tries to steal Christmas?
The Grinch
Which singer made 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' a massive holiday hit?
Mariah Carey
What is the birthstone for December?
Turquoise, Tanzanite, or Zircon
Where does Santa Clause traditionally live?
The North Pole
What plant do people traditionally kiss under at Christmas?
Mistletoe
In 'Elf', what are the four main food groups according to buddy?
Candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup
In 'Frosty the Snowman', what brought Frosty to life?
An old silk hat
What two zodiac signs are in December?
Sagittarius & Capricorn
What is the name of the reindeer with the glowing red nose?
Rudolph
In the song, what did my true love give to me on the fifth day of Christmas?
Five golden rings
In 'Polar Express', where is the train headed?
The North Pole
Which Christmas song begins with the words 'You better watch out, you better not cry'?
Santa Clause Is Coming To Town
What is the name for frozen water crystals that fall from clouds?
Snowflakes
In the poem 'A Visit from St. Nicholas,' how many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh?
Eight (without Rudolph)
Nine (with Rudolph)
Which country is widely credited with starting the modern Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
In 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation', what is the last name of the family?
The Griswold's
Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving and is often associated with sleigh rides?
Jingle Bells
What natural light display, often seen in Arctic regions and paints the night sky with greens, purples, and pinks, is easiest to see from November through February?
Northern Lights / Aurora Borealis
What are the names of Santa's reindeers? (not including Rudolph)
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen