History
What popular children's cracker today was introduced in 1902 as an edible Christmas ornament?
Animal crackers were originally invented at tree ornaments that you could eat!
What were Frosty the Snowman's last words?
"I'll be back again someday!"
What Christmas song contains the lyrics "Let's be jolly, deck the halls with boughs of holly"?
"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"
What is the name of Clark's senile, great-aunt who "breaks wind", hears funny, squeaky sounds, made a jello mold containing cat food, and wrapped up her cat as a Christmas present in "Christmas Vacation"?
The lovable, goofy character was Aunt Bethany. Play ball!!!
Who said, "God Bless Us, Everyone!"
Tiny Tim in "A Christmas Carol"
Teddy Roosevelt banned Christmas trees in the White House.
In the 1964 Christmas classic "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer", what was he name of the elf that wanted to be a dentist?
His name was Hermey the Elf.
How many gifts would you receive if you received all of the gifts in "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?
You would get 364 presents!!!
How does Charlie's father become Santa Clause in the 1994 Christmas movie "The Santa Clause"?
He startles Santa by yelling at him and causes him to fall off the roof. When he tries on Santa's coat, he becomes the new Santa Clause.
"Listen, Barnaby, I just want to go home!"
What is the name of the girl in most versions of "The Nutcracker"?
Her name is Maria (sometimes it is changed to Clara).
What gifts did the three wise men bring to Bethlehem? (Hint: they each brought one gift.)
They brought Gold, Frankincense, and Mur.
What Christmas Carol does The Peanuts Gang sing at the end of "A Charlie Brown Christmas"?
They sing "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing".
In the song "Jingle Bell Rock", where is everyone "dancing and prancing"?
They are dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square.
In "Its a Wonderful Life", what did Clarence the angel receive for accomplishing his mission?
He received his wings!
McDonald's puts what holiday symbol on their bags during the Christmas season?
They print a Christmas tree on their bags.
In the original Christmas story, after leaving Bethlehem, what country did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus travel to next?
They traveled to Egypt.
In the 1947 book and movie, "Miracle on 34th Street", Susan Walker's mother is in charge of a famous Thanksgiving Day parade for what department store, that hires the real Santa Clause by accident?
Bonus: Mr. Richmond's grandma and Susan's mother had the same first name, what was it?
Susan's mother works for Macy's Department Store that puts on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Bonus: Mrs. Walker and my grandma were both named Doris!
What is the biggest selling Christmas song of all time?
"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby (1942) has sold over 50 Million copies! It was first sung by Bing in the Christmas movie "Holliday Inn".
In "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" what three adjectives describe The Grinch?
The words that best describe him are "stink, stank, stunk".
What beverage company has used a big, smiling Santa Clause on its advertising for every Christmas season since 1931?
Coca-Cola uses Santa Clause in their Christmas Advertising.
What river did General George Washington and his troops cross on Christmas Day, 1776, during the Revolutionary War?
He crossed the Delaware River.
What country started the tradition of exchanging gifts at Christmas?
You can thank Italy for your Christmas gifts this year?
In "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer", what incriminating evidence pointed to Santa Clause as the culprit in grandma's demise?
"She had hoof prints on her forehead and incriminating "Claus" marks (sleigh tracks) on her back."
In the movie "A Christmas Story", what was the last name of the neighbors with "at least 785, smelly hound dogs" that ate the Christmas turkey?
The were called the Bumpuses.
What is the name of the popular, and sometimes comically indestructible and unwanted, Christmas treat?
Fruitcake is the target of many jokes throughout the season.