Christmas History
What word does the “X” in “Xmas” stand for?
Christ (from the Greek letter Chi)
What real-life department store is Miracle on 34th Street based on?
Macy's
The song ‘Auld Lang Syne’ is traditionally sung to celebrate what event, often included in Christmas Song Trivia?
New Years Eve
In British Christmas Food trivia, what is the main savory meat traditionally served as the centerpiece of a formal Christmas dinner?
Turkey
What is the secret identity of the dapper butler who keeps Batman’s Batcave spick and span, even when the Batmobile needs a polish?
Alfred Pennyworth
What plant’s berries are often white and traditionally hung on doorways?
Mistletoe
In the movie A Christmas Story, what did Ralphie’s aunt make him?
A bunny onesie
The Christmas Song Trivia classic ‘A Holly Jolly Christmas’ mentions hanging up what color sock?
Red
What is the primary spice flavoring German Lebkuchen cookies, a common Christmas Food trivia gingerbread variant?
Ginger
What’s the name of Captain America’s super-shield—his trusty, vibranium-coated sidekick in every epic showdown?
Vibranium Shield
What is the name of the famous Christmas ballet?
The Nutcracker
In Miracle on 34th Street, what’s the girl’s name who doubts Santa?
Susan Walker
Which American jazz singer’s version of ‘Blue Christmas’ is the most famous, a piece of Christmas Song Trivia?
Elvis Presley
What fruit is the key ingredient in a traditional Christmas Food trivia Mince Pie filling, giving it its historical name, even though it’s technically a dried fruit?
Raisins (or plums in Old English)
Who’s the tenacious reporter whose fearless charm makes even the Man of Steel’s heart skip a beat?
Lois Lane
In the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song, how many French hens does the true love give?
Three
In It’s a Wonderful Life, who is George Bailey’s guardian angel?
Clarence
Which traditional Christmas Song was the first piece of music ever broadcast on the radio?
“O Holy Night,” broadcast in 1906.
In what country did the tradition of eating a Christmas ham originate?
Germany
Which wisecracking antihero breaks the fourth wall with as much humor as his epic sword fights, earning the title “Merc with a Mouth”?
Deadpool
In total, how many gifts were given in the “Twelve Days of Christmas”?
364
In The Polar Express, what’s the first gift of Christmas?
A silver bell from Santa’s sleigh
What event inspired Gene Autry to write the Christmas Song “Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)”?
Watching the Santa Claus Lane parade in Hollywood.
What spice is traditionally used in Swedish Pepparkakor cookies?
Ginger
Which cosmic guardian wields a magic ring that turns his wildest imaginations into reality?
Hal Jordan