Christmas Movies
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
The first artificial Christmas tree was made out of what?
Goose feathers.
What was the first US state to recognize Christmas as a holiday?
Alabama
Last year, what was the most popular holiday meat?
Turkey, though turkey and ham continue to battle it out for the top spot!
Which festive song features a catchy chorus about bringing joy to the world?
Joy to the World! Ha!
How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
4
What did the Wise Men present to baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense and myrrh.
In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born?
Turkey
What country did Eggnog come from?
England
What's the best selling Christmas song of all time?
White Christmas
The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?
Macy's
What was the best selling Christmas toy in 1980?
A Rubik's Cube.
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
How many pounds does the average person gain at Christmastime?
1-2 pounds
What is the most recorded Christmas song?
Silent Night
In the classic, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with three words. What are they?
Stink, stank, stunk.
How many gifts in total were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song?
364
What meal do people in Japan traditionally eat on Christmas?
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Santa wasn’t always the jolly man in red. Older depictions of Santa from the early 1900s depicted him more sternly, and there wasn't a standardized "look" for his appearance. The classic image of a happy and plump Santa that we all know today came from what brands television ads?
Coca-cola
Which pop star released a Christmas album called "Christmas" in 2011?
Justin Bieber
What was the real name of the character Tim Allen plays in The Santa Clause?
Scott Calvin
Christmas decorating sends nearly _______ people to the ER every year in the US.
15,000. If you've ever watched Clark Griswold decorate his house in Christmas Vacation this stat likely doesn't shock you. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 14,700 people visit hospital emergency rooms each November and December from holiday-related decorating accidents — which is about 240 injuries per day. The most common accidents involve falling, lacerations and back strains.
It is said that you'll have good luck if you have _______ in your Christmas tree.
Spider webs
How old is the oldest fruitcake?
114 years old! When stored properly, a fruitcake can last indefinitely.
In what year was "Last Christmas" by Wham! released?
1984