Movies
In the 1964 movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what was the name of Rudolph’s elf friend?
Hermey
This Christmas movie also makes Anna’s top 10 favorite movies.
White Christmas
No date for the birth of Jesus is mentioned in the Bible, so why does the world celebrate Christmas on December 25th?
It is the date of a pagan festival, around the winter solstice, taken over by the early church.
In the song “Mr. Grinch,” what is his brain full of?
Black spiders
What country has the tradition of filling children’s clogs with candy and treats on December 5?
The Netherlands
Who played George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life?
Jimmy Stewart
While traveling in Europe during her summer internship, Anna was within a few miles of (but did not see) what famous, Christmas-related, Austrian site?
The little Church where silent night was first sung: St. Nicholas Church.
Which country does St. Nicholas originally belong to?
How many gifts in total were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song? (You have 1 minute).
364
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca-Cola
What is the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel in It’s A Wonderful Life?
Clarence Odbody
What was Anna’s favorite holiday growing up?
Christmas Eve
Christmas is celebrated on the 25th of December. Who is the patron saint remembered on the 26th of December?
Stephen (also called the Feast of Saint Stephen)
What popular holiday song was written during the Cuban missile crisis and was a plea for peace?
Do you hear what I hear?
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
In the 2003 Christmas comedy Elf, what were the three rules in The Code of Elves?
1) Treat every day like Christmas 2) There’s room for everyone on the nice list 3) The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
For Christmas Eve dinner, the Masons make a traditional family dish. Where is this dish (and the Mason family) from? 100 extra points if you can guess one ingredient.
Germany (sauerkraut, spare ribs, sausage, potatoes)
When does the Russian Orthodox Church celebrate Christmas?
January 7th
What does auld lang syne mean? Additional point if you know the country of origin?
“In the sake of old times.” (Scotland)
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
While on a family vacation, Josh Mason famously impersonated what character from the movie Elf in a swimming pool?
Mr. Narwal
Who is credited with placing the first burning candles in a Christmas tree to mimic the sparkling stars (quite a fire hazard may I add)?
Martin Luther
What activity inspired the song “Jingle Bells?
A town-wide sled race.
Which American President banned Christmas trees in the White House?
Theodore Roosevelt