Toys
Inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2021, these 18-inch dolls first released in 1986 by Pleasant Company are accompanied by books about various points in U.S. history
What are American Girl Dolls?
This Christmas song begins with the line, “You better watch out, you better not cry.”
What is "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"?
In the movie "Elf," these are the four main food groups according to Buddy
What are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup?
The Nutcracker was composed by this Russian Composer
Who is Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky?
"I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It’s not bad at all really. Maybe it just needs a little love."
What is A Charlie Brown Christmas?
Father Christmas gives these gifts to Lucy Pevensie in Narnia
What are a dagger and cordial?
Legos were invented in 1932 in this country
What is Denmark?
"The Christmas Song: Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" was recorded by this famous singer and jazz pianist in 1946
Who is Nat King Cole?
_____ are roasting on an open fire in a classic Christmas song
What are chestnuts?
Saint Nicholas Day is observed on one of these two December days
What is December 6th or December 19th?
“Of course. Santa. The big man. The head honcho. The connection.”
What is A Christmas Story?
Known by his pen name "Dr. Seuss" what is the real name of the creator of the Grinch?
Who is Theodor Seuss Geisel?
The teddy bear was invented by this American President
Who is Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt?
This British musician released Wonderful Christmastime in 1979.
Who is Paul Mcartney?
President George H.W. Bush famously declared he hated this vegetable, even at Christmas
What is Broccoli?
In many European cultures, this figure is said to punish misbehaving children during the Christmas season.
What is the Krampus?
“A toy is never truly happy until it is loved by a child.”
"The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus", a sort of biography of Santa, was written by this author, better known for taking Dorothy Gale away in a cyclone
Who is L. Frank Baum?
This children's toy was the first to be advertised on TV
What is Mr Potato Head?
Jingle Bell Rock was released by this American country singer in 1957
Who is Bobby Helms?
This Christmas drink evolved from a medieval British drink called "posset," made with hot milk curdled with wine or ale.
What is Eggnog?
In Finnish tradition, a bowl of porridge sometimes contains this hidden item for Christmas luck
What is an Almond?
"It’s Christmas Eve and we are going to go celebrate being young and being alive."
What is The Holiday?
In A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, this person says the line “God bless us, every one!”
Who is Tiny Tim?
The first video game played in space by Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr A. Serebrov in 1993
What is Tetris?
This British Rock band released "Christmas Lights" in 2011
What is Coldplay?
This British monarch is credited with popularizing turkey as the Christmas dinner centerpiece
Who is King Henry VIII?
Originating in Mexico, this nine-day tradition reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging.
What is Las Posadas?
“If you look for it, I’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll find that love is actually all around.”
Written by this famous children's author, "The Tailor of Gloucester" tells of a wonderful cherry-coloured coat stitched through Christmas Eve night by grateful mice.
Who is Beatrix Potter?
Parker Brothers struck a deal with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's estate to name drop "Sherlock Holmes" in early ads for this board game
What is Clue?
This Christmas song, which peaked at No. 42 on the Billboard Hot 100, shares its title with the item a young boy hopes to buy for his terminally ill mother.
What is "The Christmas Shoes?"
___ is the main protein featured at Australian Christmas barbecues
What are Prawns/Shrimp?
This traditional Christmas dessert, often set aflame before serving, dates back to medieval England.
What is Figgy Pudding/Christmas Pudding/Plum Pudding?
“I don’t want to spend the holidays dead!”
What is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
The Heavenly Christmas Tree written by this well-known author is about a freezing child in St. Petersburg encountering Christ's Christmas tree in the afterlife.
Who is Fyodor Dostoevsky?