Holiday Traditions
Christmas Movies
Holiday Treats
Christmas Worldwide
Holiday Tunes
Merry Christmas
100
What fruit is traditionally placed in Christmas stockings, symbolizing a gift of gold from St. Nicholas?
Oranges
100
According to IMDb credits, what Christmas song appears in the most movies?
Jingle Bells
100
What warm drink is made from milk, eggs, and spices?
Eggnog
100
In which country did the tradition of the Christmas tree begin?
Germany - The tradition of the Christmas tree started in Germany during the 16th century. It is credited to devout Christians who brought decorated trees into their homes, and the practice spread throughout Europe over the following centuries.
100
You better watch out
You better not cry
Better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Clause is Coming to Town
100
What beverage company has used Santa Claus in its Christmas marketing since 1931?
Coca-Cola
200
How many windows are there in an advent calendar?
24
200
Where is the McCallister family (Home Alone) planning to spend Christmas?
Paris
200
What nut is traditionally roasted and sold at Christmas markets?
Chestnuts
200
In Iceland, what do children receive if they misbehave?
A potato
200
Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Jingle Bells
200
What is the official Christmas flower in North America?
The poinsettia
300
What kind of trees are Christmas trees?
Evergreen
300
What is the name of the Grinch's loyal dog?
Max
300
What holiday treat is made by pulling sugar into long strands?
Candy Canes
300
In Poland, how many traditional dishes are served on Christmas Eve?
12 dishes
300
You will get a sentimental feelin'
When you hear
Voices singin', "Let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly"
Rockin Around the Christmas Tree
300
What plant’s berries are often white and traditionally hung on doorways?
Mistletoe
400
Traditionally, on which day are you supposed to hang your stockings?
6th of December (St Nicholas day)
400
Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.
Elf
400
What spice is most commonly associated with holiday baking?
Cinnamon
400
In Australia, Christmas takes place during which season?
Summer - In Australia, Christmas takes place during the summer season, specifically in December. This is different from the Northern Hemisphere, where Christmas is typically associated with winter. Australians celebrate with outdoor activities, such as barbecues and beach outings, reflecting the warm weather of the Southern Hemisphere!
400
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
White Christmas
400
How many reindeer does Santa Claus have? (bonus points if you can name them all)
Nine (Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph)
500
In what year did Christmas (December 25) officially become a national holiday in Canada?
1952
500
In the movie "A Christmas Story", what present did Ralphie want more than anything?
A Red Rider BB Gun
500
Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance.
Gingerbread
500
In Norway, people hide what household item on Christmas Eve?
Brooms - In Norway, people hide their brooms on Christmas Eve due to an old belief that witches and evil spirits come out at night and may steal them to fly away.
500
When we finally said goodnight
How I hate going out in the storm
But if you really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
Let It Snow
500
Where is the world-famous Christmas tree placed in New York City?
Rockefeller Center
600
Which vegetable are you supposed to hide in the Christmas tree?
Pickle
600
In this cinematic holiday heart warmer, George Bailey receives a visit from an angel who helps him realize the importance of his own existence.
It's a Wonderful Life
600
What holiday drink is made with hot wine and spices?
Mulled Wine
600
What country has a Christmas witch who brings gifts to children?
Italy (La Befana)
600
What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh
Jingle Bell Rock
600
Which Brothers Grimm fairy tale helped popularize gingerbread houses?
Hansel and Gretel
700
In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” what is given on the fifth day?
5 Golden Rings
700
Based off of box office ratings, what is the most popular Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone, closely followed by How The Grinch Stole Christmas
700
What treat is known as “poor man’s cake” because it uses no eggs or milk?
Fruitcake
700
In Norway, people hide their brooms on Christmas Eve due to an old belief that witches and evil spirits come out at night and may steal them to fly away.
Spider webs
700
I can see me now on Christmas morning
Creeping down the stairs
Oh, what joy and what surprise
When I open up my eyes
To see a hippo hero standing there
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas
700
What year was the first commercial Christmas card sent?
1843
800
What do Spanish people eat at midnight on the 31st of December?
12 Grapes
800
There is an ongoing debate online about whether this action flick starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman is actually a Christmas film.
Die Hard
800
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
Figgy Pudding
800
What country’s Santa wears blue instead of red?
Finland
800
Think of all the fun I've missed
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
Next year, I could be just as good
If you check off my Christmas list
Santa Baby
800
Who wrote the classic story “A Christmas Carol?”
Charles Dickens
900
According to the Post Office, what is Santa’s official address?
123 Elf Road North Pole
900
This 2004 animated Christmas feature was an adaptation of an illustrated storybook by Chris Van Allsburg, the same author who created “Jumanji.”
The Polar Express
900
What are the stripes on a candy cane believed to represent?
The white signifies purity and the red represents Christ’s blood.
900
In Austria and Germany, what frightening figure accompanies St. Nicholas?
Krampus - Krampus is a half-goat, half-demon creature known for punishing naughty children, often seen in chains and dressed in fur with a devil mask. While St. Nicholas brings gifts, Krampus serves as a deterrent for misbehavior, often appearing in parades and festivals.
900
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos
The Christmas Song
900
Which two of Santa’s reindeer names come from weather phenomena?
Donner (thunder) and Blitzen (lightning)
1000
What newer Christmas tradition involves a small elf that “moves” around the house each night to watch children’s behavior?
Elf on the Shelf
1000
What were Frosty’s first words after coming to life?
"Happy Birthday!"
1000
What did it mean if a coin was found in someone’s Christmas pudding?
Good luck all year.
1000
In Estonia, what unusual Christmas activity is common?
Going to the sauna
1000
Once again, as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Will be near to us once more
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
1000
In total, how many gifts were given in the “Twelve Days of Christmas”?
364