Column 1
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
The Elf on the Shelf
One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?
Cupid
In “A Christmas Story,” what happens to Ralphie’s friend as a result of a “triple-dog dare” from another classmate?
He gets his tongue stuck to a flagpole.
What do children typically get in their stockings if they’re on the Naughty List?
A lump of coal
What’s the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend in the “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” television special?
Clarice
What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
Eggnog
What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The Polar Express
What’s the most popular kind of tree to use for a Christmas tree?
Nordmann Fir
What song was initially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair?
“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”
In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” what was Mr. Scrooge’s first name?
Ebenezer
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
In “The Chipmunk Song,” what do the chipmunks want for Christmas besides a plane that loops the loop?
A hula hoop
In 1996, what toy with origins in Sesame Street was a sensation at Christmastime?
Tickle Me Elmo
Which classic Christmas carol contains the lyric “Strike the harp and join the chorus?”
“Deck the Halls”
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?
Pipers piping
What 2003 film follows a hard-living mall Santa?
“Bad Santa”
How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
Eight (no Rudolph!)
In the song “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” what “incriminating” evidence was found on Grandma’s back?
Claus marks
What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
“Jingle Bells"
What Christmas carol does the Peanuts gang sing at the end of “A Charlie Brown Christmas?”
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump?
“Home Alone 2”
The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written to celebrate what holiday?
Thanksgiving
In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan