Holiday Food
What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
Eggnog
Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
Elf on the Shelf
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?
Cupid
What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?
Fruitcake
What fruit is customarily placed in Christmas stockings?
Oranges
In the song Jingle Bell Rock, what are the characters doing in the frosty air?
Dancing and prancing
What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The Polar Express
What plant associated with Christmas can be poisonous to pets?
Poinsettia
What cartoon character’s name is used to indicate a small, thin, or just plain undesirable Christmas tree?
Charlie Brown
According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
Candy Canes
In one oddball tradition, an ornament shaped like what food item is hidden on the Christmas tree?
A pickle
In “The Chipmunk Song,” what do the chipmunks want for Christmas besides a plane that loops the loop?
A hula hoop
What’s the name of the family featured in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
The Griswolds
In 1996, what toy with origins in Sesame Street was a sensation at Christmastime?
Tickle Me Elmo
“Mele Kalikimaka” means “Merry Christmas” in what language?
Hawaiian
What dried fruit is often used in Christmas pudding?
Raisins
What figure from English folklore came to be associated with Santa Claus?
Father Christmas
The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written to celebrate what holiday?
Thanksgiving
What’s the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend in the “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” television special?
Clarice
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
What science fiction franchise had its own holiday television special in 1978?
Star Wars
In which country is eggnog believed to have originated?
England
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?
Krampus
What song was initially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair?
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
In the 1964 classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what was the name of Rudolph’s faithful elf companion?
Hermey
What word for the Christmas season derives from an ancient Germanic pagan holiday?
Yuletide (or Yule)
What word for Christmas or a Christmas carol was borrowed from French?
Noel
True or False: Studies show that the average American gains three pounds over the holidays.
False. It's closer to 1 pound
According to legend, the tradition of hanging stockings dates back to Saint Nicholas. What were the first stocking stuffers? Hint: They weren’t toys.
Gold coins
What unlikely duo recorded the song “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy” in 1977?
Bing Crosby and David Bowie
What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells
What Christmas plant is known to be an aphrodisiac?
Mistletoe
The celebrated “Christmas Truce” temporarily halted fighting during what war?
World War I
Which historical figure initiated the tradition of eating turkey at Christmas?
King Henry VIII
In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey
What beloved Christmas song was recorded by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano in 1970?
Feliz Navidad
Which of Santa’s reindeer was the subject of a 1989 movie starring Sam Elliot?
Prancer
What country started the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
A booklet printed by Montgomery Ward featured the first appearance of what beloved Christmas character?
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
What is Eggnog made of? (4 ingredients)
Milk, cream, sugar, whipped eggs
What environmentalist U.S. president banned Christmas trees at the White House?
Theodore Roosevelt
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?
Pipers piping
In “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” who played Scrooge?
Michael Caine
What color are the berries of mistletoe?
White
what is the “first gift of Christmas” in The Polar Express?
A bell from Santa's sleigh
In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan
What famous Christian reformer is credited with being the first person to put lights on a Christmas tree?
Martin Luther
In the song “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” what “incriminating” evidence was found on Grandma’s back?
Claus marks
Who played George Bailey in the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life?”
Jimmy Stewart
What Christmas carol does Scrooge particularly dislike?
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
According to the Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup
What’s the name of the hot spiced cider that’s a yuletide tradition for many?
Wassail
“Twas the Night Before Christmas” was originally published under what name?
A visit from St Nicholas
In the song “Santa Baby,” the singer asks for a deed to what?
A platinum mine
In the 1966 television special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what monster movie legend did the voice for the Grinch?
Boris Karloff
How many real Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. annually?
25-30 million
What momentous event took place on December 25, 1776?
George Washington's crossing of the Deleware River