Movie trivia
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
What type of Christmas is Elvis going to have?
A blue christmas
How many towns in America are named “Christmas”?
Two (Christmas, Michigan and Christmas, Florida)
When did the first Christmas Tree appear in North America?
The first Christmas tree in North America appeared on Christmas Eve 1781, in Sorel, Québec, when the baroness Riedesel hosted a party of British and German officers. She served an English pudding, but the sensation of the evening was a balsam fir cut for the occasion and placed in the corner of the dining room, its branches decorated with fruits and lit with white candles.
How much eggnog do Canadians consume?
According to Statistics Canada, just under 6-million litres of eggnog are sold across Canada in an average December.
The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?
Macy's
Which Christmas song contains the lyric "Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way?"
Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
What is the Hawaiian word for Santa Claus?
Kanakaloka
Where did “Old Saint Nick” come from?
During the Middle Ages, St. Nicholas was a patron saint of children, sailors and thieves (among others), and is known for giving out gifts.
According to candy manufacturer, Spangler, how many candy canes do they produce in a single day?
2.7 million
In the classic Christmas movie, 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
Central American families celebrate Christmas with what outdoor display?
Fireworks
What is the name of the traditional warm holiday beverage that's made from mulled wine or cider, orange, cinnamon and other spices?
Wassail
Which type of sweet bread is traditionally eaten on Christmas in European countries, especially Italy?
Panettone
What is the Canadian connection to Rudolph the Red-nose Reindeer?
If you were born in Canada after 1964, your Christmases probably involved an annual viewing of the “animagic” holiday special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. All the characters’ voices (with the exception of Sam the Snowman) were performed by Canadian actors, singers and voiceover artists at the RCA Victor Studios in Toronto.
Three of Santa's reindeer's names begin with the letter "D." What are those names?
Dancer, Dasher and Donner
In Australia, instead of reindeer, these animals are sometimes used to pull Santa’s sleigh
Kangaroos. See Rolf Harris' "Six White Boomers."
What’s the name of the satan-like creature in mythology that scares and punishes naughty children during the holiday season?
Krampus
What food is considered good luck to eat on each of the 12 days of Christmas?
Mince Pies
What is Ralphie's little brother's name in the movie A Christmas Story?
Randy
What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?
"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby
Long ago, Greeks traditionally decorated what instead of trees?
Boats
What is thought to be the first observation of the December 25 holiday?
The Christian church in Rome commemorated the Feast of the Nativity in 336.
True or False: There is a candy cane pickle flavor
True (voted one of the worst flavors)