Christmas Easy
What are the two most popular names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle and Saint Nick
In the classic Christmas movie, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with three words. What are they?
Stink, stank, stunk
In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born?
Turkey (originally Patara, a city in the ancient district of Lycia, in Asia Minor)
Where did there arise such a clatter?
On the Lawn
Which Christmas decoration was once made of real silver?
Tinsel
In the movie, It’s A Wonderful Life, what happened every time a bell rang?
An angel got his wings
What’s the name of the main villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Oogie Boogie
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
In North America, what’s another name for wild reindeer?
Caribou
During the Christmas season, how many Lego sets are sold every second?
28
Which branch of the military runs “Toys for Tots”?
Marines
Who or what are Smokey and Steamer?
The Polar Express’ engineer and fireman
The first artificial Christmas tree was made from what?
Goose Feathers
What is Santa’s mailing address?
123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888, according to the U.S. Postal Service
How long does it take for the average Christmas tree to grow to its full size?
Seven years for a typical 6- to 7-foot tree
What is the name of the last ghost that visits Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?
The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come
In what city does the Polar Express pick up the Hero Boy?
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Which Christmas treat is known for its notoriously long shelf life?
Fruitcake
Before electric Christmas lights were invented, what did people use to light up their trees?
Candles
Which department store introduced Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in its marketing campaign?
Montgomery Ward in 1939
What gift did the Little Drummer Boy give to the newborn Christ?
He played a song for him on his drums
What word does the Polar Express’s conductor punch into the ticket of the Hero Girl?
Lead
In which war was a “Christmas Truce” officially enacted?
World War I
How many lights did Clark Griswold use to light up his house in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
25,000
Which U.S. president signed a bill into law making Christmas a federal holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant in 1870