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100

True or false: George Washington loved eggnog.

This one is true! The Founding Father even had his own boozy recipe where he forgot to note the number of eggs needed but included the (albeit important) instruction, "Taste frequently."

100

In 1983 classic, 'A Christmas Story,' the main character wants what for Christmas? 

BB Gun/ 'Red Ryder air rifle'

100

What's the most popular shopping day during the holiday season?

The Friday following American Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday.

100

Which song are the following lyrics from? 

In the meadow we can build a snowman and pretend that he is Parson Brown...

Winter Wonderland



100

What is the best-selling board game? 

Monopoly 

200

'Frosty the Snowman' is both a famous TV special and a famous song. Which came first?

The song! It was written by Jack Rollins and Steve Nelson in 1950. The TV Special was released  December 7, 1969

200

This still is from which film?

Miracle on 34th Street

200

What's the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?

The 2018 release of The Grinch is the Christmas-themed movie which won the hearts of most viewers around the globe. With a gross of $512.9 million in just four years, the Universal feature starring the voice of Benedict Cumberbatch is the highest-earning Christmas movie of all time.

200

The following lyrics are from which song? 

There'll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago...

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. 

200

Which toy, invented in the 1970's, is considered the best selling puzzle game of all time? 

The Rubik's Cube

300

Which two things made red and green popular Christmas colours? 

(hint: one thing is a plant, the other is a product)

Holly and Coca-Cola. While the tradition of red and green holly dates back to Roman winter solstice celebrations, the Coca-Cola company also played a role. The soda makers popularized the plump and jolly red-suit-wearing Santa in an ad in 1931. 

300

In Love Actually, ageing rockstar, Billy Mack, is making a Christmas version of which song?

'Love is All Around' by The Troggs

300

What's the most popular Christmas song of all time?

"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling single.

300

The following lyrics are from which song?

Later we'll have some pumpkin pie and we'll do some caroling...

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

300

What are sometimes known as ‘devil’s bones’?


Dominoes


400
How many total presents are given throughout 'The 12 Days of Christmas?' 

There are 364 presents in the "The Twelve Days of Christmas."

400

According to Buddy in 'Elf,' what are the four food groups?

candy, candy corn, syrup, and sugar

400

Which toy is the best selling toy (relative to Christmas shopping-season) of all time? 

Cabbage Patch Kid’s. These dolls were so popular during the Christmas of 1983 that parents literally fought trying to secure one of the years ‘must have Christmas toys’.

400

Which year was 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' released?


1994

400

Which year was the Pinterest-famous 'Elf on the Shelf' created? Bonus 100 points if you can name the inventor. 

The Elf on the Shelf was created in 2004 by Carol Aebersold and her twin daughters.  

500

Why was Christmas shortened to 'Xmas?' 

'Xmas' actually harkens back all the way to the mid-1500s and the Greek letter X, which is the first letter in (you guessed it) the Greek word for Christ: Χριστός.

500

What is the name of Kevin’s Neighbor In Home Alone?

“Old Man” Marley (played by the late Roberts Blossom)

500

What is the most popular species of (natural) Christmas tree worldwide? 

Fraser Fir

500

We all know the song, Feliz Navidad, but who wrote it? 

José Feliciano

500

Who is the current Chess World Champion? 


 


Magnus Carlsen