Carols and Jingles
Mythology and Lore
Movies Galore
By The Numbers
But It's Tradition!
100

This four-legged character is said to be the most famous of his kind and the hero of a foggy Christmas Eve. 

Who is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

100

He's making a list and checking it twice - nice kids will get presents while naughty kids will get this. 

What is coal?

100
"Where's Kevin?!" is one of the memorable lines from this 90's movie about a child left behind by his family during Christmas. 

What is Home Alone?

100

41% of Americans are willing to take on this four letter word in order to ensure their loved ones get presents. 

What is debt?

100

This popular parade ends with Santa riding in to start the Christmas Season. 

What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

200

According to the Christmas song Silver Bells, it is now Christmas time in this location.

What is the city? 

200
Santa Claus is believed to be based on Saint Nicholas, a real leader of the church from this poultry named country. 

What is Turkey?

200

This classic American cartoon character with a bald head and yellow shirt complains that he feels depressed, despite the fact it is Christmas.

Who is Charlie Brown?

200

56% of Americans say they would rather receive this item instead of physical presents. 

What are gift cards/money?

200

Many Christians around the world hold their Christmas Service during this hour on Christmas Eve.

What is Midnight (Mass)? 

300
She performed the highest selling and most replayed Christmas song of all time - All I Want for Christmas is You. 

Who is Mariah Carey?

300

This dark twist on Christmas lore tells of a Santa counterpart who punishes naughty children. 

What is Krampus?

300

This modern Christmas movie about a train is divisive, with some loving it but others classifying the animation in the "uncanny valley".

What is The Polar Express?

300

"That ain't it." 1 of 10 people will do this with their gifts after Christmas is over. 

What is return it to the store? 
300

No need for gloves or a ring because this holiday, not celebrated in America, was originally meant to give blue collar workers a day to celebrate with their families (because they worked on Christmas Day).

What is Boxing Day? 

400

Bing Crosby wrote and performed White Christmas, but this rock legend performed the much sadder Blue Christmas. 

Who is Elvis Presley?

400

This shorthand for "Christmas" has long been believed to be disrespectful to Jesus, but is in fact simply using the first Greek letter in "Christ" (chi). 

What is X-mas? 

400

Christmas classics like Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, The Year without Santa Claus, and the Nightmare Before Christmas all use this film technique where puppeteers move clay figures and shoot pictures in order. 

What is "stop motion"? 

400

Half of American homes will spend a total of $6 billion on this annual decoration, with real being cheaper than fake. 

What is a Christmas tree? 

400

In Columbia, Noches de las Vitas, is a night where families light hundreds of little candles along the street to honor this Holy Mother. 

Who is Mary, Mother of Jesus? 

500

This Christmas hymn shares its melody with "Greensleeves", a folk song about Anne Boleyn, second of wife of King Henry VIII.  

What is "What Child Is This? (Christ the King)"?

500

This popular Christmas carol was not written for Christmas, but is actually about horse races that occurred on Thanksgiving in the 1800s. 

What is Jingle Bells

500

"Every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings." is a popular saying from this black-and-white Christmas classic played on NBC every Christmas Eve. 

What is It's a Wonderful Life?

500

Blimey! This European country spends 40% more on Christmas presents than other European countries. 

What is England/Britain/UK? 

500
In this African nation - with its strong Christian history - Christmas is not celebrated until January 7. 

What is Ethiopia?