Christmas Carols/Songs
Folklore/History
Holiday Music
Holiday Movies Part I
Santa
Food/Misc.
Holiday Movies Part II
Presents!
100
In the movie "Elf" how did Buddy get to the North Pole as a baby?
He crawled into Santa’s bag of presents.
100
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca-Cola
100
In the movie "A Christmas Story" what present does Ralphie want more than anything for Christmas?
A Red Rider BB gun
100
If a kid is naughty or bad what do they get for Christmas?
A lump of coal
200
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
200
Three of Santa’s reindeer’s names begin with the letter “D.” What are those names?
Dancer, Dasher, and Donner
200
Where do Scott and Charlie go after Scott burns the Christmas Eve turkey?
Dennys
200
How many reindeers does Santa have?
(DOUBLE POINTS)
9
200
What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?
Fruitcake
300
Who first recorded the Frank Sinatra hit “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”?
Judy Garland
300
In Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, what was the first name of Scrooge?
Ebenezer
300
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” who sends the gifts?
The singer’s true love.
300
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Max
300
As the clock chimes midnight to ring in the New Year, a Spanish tradition involves eating twelve of what? You’re supposed to have one for each chime?
Grapes
300
What is the nickname of the pair of burglars who try to break into the McCallisters’ home in Home Alone?
The “Wet Bandits” (Home Alone)/The "Sticky Bandits" (Home Alone 2)
400
In the song Twelve Days of Christmas, what is given on the 7th day?
Swans a-swimming
400
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
400
What organization tracks Santa's journey on Christmas Eve?
NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command).
400
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
400
What was the real name of the character Tim Allen plays in The Santa Clause?
Scott Calvin
400
Who wrote, “Christmas doesn’t come from a store, maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more?”
Dr. Seuss
500
What is the most published Christmas hymn? (also a popular Christmas song)
"Joy to the World.”
500
Which U.S. state was the first to declare Christmas an official holiday?
Oklahoma
500
In “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” what is his brain full of?
Spiders.
500
In "The Holiday" what does Miles (Jack Black) do for a living in Los Angeles?
He’s a Hollywood music composer
500
In what country was the real Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey
500
According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff? This was a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
Candy canes
500
How many gifts in TOTAL were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song?
364
