Christmas Geography
Which country started the practice of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
Which company started to feature the modern-looking Santa in its ads in the 1930s?
Coca-Cola
What is most commonly served with pumpkin pie in the United States?
Whipped Cream
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch wants to ruin Christmas for the citizens of what town?
Whoville
What is Frosty the Snowman’s pipe made of?
Corn cob pipe
In New Zealand, Christmas occurs during what season?
Summer
The events in which famous ballet take place on Christmas Eve?
The Nutcracker
In the movie “Elf,” what does Buddy claim are the four food groups? (must get all 4 to get points)
Candy canes, candy, syrup, and candy corns.
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), what is the Grinch’s dog’s name?
Max
Before electric Christmas lights were invented, what did people use to light up their trees?
Candles
In which ocean is Christmas Island located?
The Indian Ocean
Where can you find the famous Christmas tree in New York during the holiday season?
Rockefeller Center
What is Germany’s traditional Christmas bread?
Stollen
What 1988 action movie takes place on Christmas Eve?
Die Hard
What three gifts did the wise men give the baby Jesus? (must get them all to get credit)
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
What is Santa’s mailing address (according to the US Postal Service)?
123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888
Which Christmas decoration was once made of real silver?
Tinsel
What do many people in Japan eat for their Christmas meal?
KFC
In Home Alone (1990), where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
Which three reindeer have a name starting with D? (Must get all 3 to get points)
Dasher, Dancer and Donder (referred to as Donner in the song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”)
Which U.S. state has a town named Santa Claus?
Indiana
What were the first artificial Christmas trees made of?
Goose Feathers
What English monarch is often credited with introducing turkey as part of the Christmas menu?
Henry VIII
In the movie "Its a Wonderful Life", what happens every time a bell rings?
An angel gets its wings.
Which fruit used to be a popular stocking stuffer?
An Orange