Songs
How many horses are pulling the sleigh in “Jingle Bells”?
One
Who is the real-life historical figure that Santa Claus is based on?
Saint Nicholas of Myra
What does Santa leave in a naughty child’s stocking?
A lump of coal
What is the most famous Christmas ballet?
The Nutcracker
How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh (including Rudolph)?
9
What is gifted to the singer on the tenth day in the song “12 Days of Christmas”?
Ten lords a-leaping
True or false: Christmas wasn’t celebrated for over 300 years after Jesus died.
True. The first Christmas was celebrated on December 25th, 336 A.D.
What is the purpose of the Elf on the Shelf?
A Christmas tradition where a special scout is sent to kids’ homes from the North Pole to encourage them to behave.
In The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, what magical country does the White Witch put a spell on so that it is always winter but never Christmas?
Narnia
“Mele Kalikimaka” means Merry Christmas in which language?
Hawaiian
Name the song with the following lyrics: “It doesn’t show signs of stopping, and I’ve bought some corn for popping”.
“Let It Snow”
What do the 12 Days of Christmas actually signify?
The days between the birth of baby Jesus and the three wise men arriving to visit him
Many cultures put up a diorama of the birth of Jesus. What is it called?
Nativity scene/creche
Which character declares “Merry Christmas, one and all!” in the novel A Christmas Carol?
Tiny Tim
Which country was the first to use the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Germany
How many total gifts are given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song?
364
A famous Christmas truce was a series of widespread but unofficial ceasefires along the Western Front during which war?
World War I.
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
An angel
A Christmas Carol is a super popular novel by what British author?
Charles Dickens
Which is the first company which used Santa Claus for their advertisement?
Coca-cola
How long did Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” take to hit number 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100?
25 years
Which famous 225-ton gift was given on Christmas Day in 1886?
The Statue of Liberty
People in what country exchange books on Christmas Eve and then spend the evening reading them while eating chocolate?
Iceland
What are the names of the two men who break into Kevin's house in Home Alone?
Harry and Marv
What is the name of the day after Christmas day?
Boxing Day