Christmas
What is the name of the famous Christmas ballet?
The Nutcracker
What actor plays Buddy in Elf?
Will Ferrell
True or False: Snow is white
False. It's translucent. The light reflecting off of it makes it appear white
What type of peas do people in the U.S. South eat on New Year’s Eve for good luck in the new year?
Black-eyed peas
In what year did the Titanic sink?
1912
What classic Christmas carol contains the lyric "Strike the harp and join the chorus"?"
Deck the Halls
What type of calendar is used to count down to Christmas?
Advent calendar
In the Gospel of Matthew who was Jesus' earthly grandfather?
- Gareb
- Jacob
- Medan
Jacob
What country produces Champagne, the drink of choice on New Year’s Eve?
France
What is the best-selling album of all time?
Thriller by Michael Jackson
Where are poinsettias originally from?
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Portugal
- Costa Rica
Mexico
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?
Pipers piping
What company has used Santa Claus in its Christmas marketing since 1931?
Coca-Cola
Between which time period was the first Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop?
- 1930 to 1940
-1960 to 1970
- 1900 - 1910
1900 to 1910 (1907 to be exact)
What is the largest desert in the world?
The Antarctic Desert
In what modern day country was Saint Nicholas born?
- Italy
- Germany
- Turkey
- Scotland
Turkey
According to Guinness World Records, the tallest cut Christmas tree was about how many feet tall?
- 100
- 200
- 300
- 400
200 (212 to be exact)
In the song “Santa Baby,” the singer asks for a deed to what?
A platinum mine
What color underwear is considered lucky for New Year’s in Italy?
Red
Name 3 countries that start with "K"
Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait and Kyrgyzstan
Which U.S. President made Christmas a federal holiday? (Will accept 2 guesses)
Ulysses S. Grant
Which two reindeers are named after a weather phenomenon?
- Donner and Blitzen
- Comet and Donner
- Vixen and Cupid
Donner (Dutch for thunder), Blitzen (Dutch for lightning)
Which country sends a Christmas tree to London every year as a gift?
- Germany
- Switzerland
- Finland
- Norway
Norway - Since 1947, Norway has gifted a massive tree to London's Trafalgar Square as a thank you for British support during World War II.
How much does the Times Square ball weigh approximately (as of 2024)?
- 6,000 pounds
- 9,000 pounds
-12,000 pounds
-14,000 pounds
12,000 (11,875 to be exact)
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City