Christmas History
What word does the “X” in “Xmas” stand for?
Christ (from the Greek letter Chi)
What real-life department store is Miracle on 34th Street based on?
Macy's
The song ‘Auld Lang Syne’ is traditionally sung to celebrate what event?
New Years Eve
In British Christmas Food trivia, what is the main savory meat traditionally served as the centerpiece of a formal Christmas dinner?
Turkey
What plant’s berries are often white and traditionally hung on doorways?
Mistletoe
In the movie A Christmas Story, what did Ralphie’s aunt make him?
A bunny onesie
The Christmas Song Trivia classic ‘A Holly Jolly Christmas’ mentions hanging up what color sock?
Red
What is the primary spice flavoring German Lebkuchen cookies, a common Christmas Food trivia gingerbread variant?
Ginger
What is the name of the famous Christmas ballet?
The Nutcracker
In Miracle on 34th Street, what’s the girl’s name who doubts Santa?
Susan Walker
Which American singer’s version of ‘Blue Christmas’ is the most famous?
Elvis Presley
What fruit is the key ingredient in a traditional Mince Pie filling, giving it its historical name, even though it’s technically a dried fruit?
Raisins (or plums in Old English)
In the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song, how many French hens does the true love give?
Three
In It’s a Wonderful Life, who is George Bailey’s guardian angel?
Clarence
Which traditional Christmas Song was the first piece of music ever broadcast on the radio?
“O Holy Night,” broadcast in 1906.
In what country did the tradition of eating a Christmas ham originate?
Germany
In the whole song, how many gifts were given in the “Twelve Days of Christmas”?
364
In The Polar Express, what’s the first gift of Christmas?
A silver bell from Santa’s sleigh
What is the size of the pole mentioned in "You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch"?
39 and a half feet
What spice is traditionally used in Swedish Pepparkakor cookies?
Ginger