Songs and Carols
Gene Autry's version of this song about an animal with a colorful snoot was a massive hit in 1949.
What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
In the 2003 movie Elf, Buddy the Elf was played by this 6'3" actor.
Who is Will Ferrell?
Early Christmas trees were traditionally decorated with these before electric lights became more popular...and safer.
What are candles?
This highly annoying toy based on a Sesame Street Character became the symbol of holiday shopping hysteria during Christmas of 1996.
What is Tickle-Me Elmo?
Commonly known to North Americans since the 1860's as the home of Santa Claus, this part of the world was chosen partly because at the time of it was mysterious and unexplored.
What is the North Pole?
It's the piece of apparel that made Frosty the Snowman come alive.
What is a hat ("old silk hat")
It's what Ralphie wished for in the 1983 movie, A Christmas Story.
What is a Red Ryder BB Gun?
Charles Dickens wrote this classic ghost story in 1848. Humbug to you if you don't get this right.
What is a Christmas Carol?
Released by Nintendo in 1989, this handheld electronic game had a 2.6", greenish tint display and was originally bundled with the game Tetris.
What is Gameboy?
The number of reindeer originally said to have pulled Santa's sleigh as identified in the 1823 poem, A visit from Saint Nicholas.
What is 8?
This song's official title is "The Christmas Song" but most people just call it this, which is the opening line.
What is Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire?
Debated as to whether it's a true Christmas movie or not, this 1988 film follows Police officer John McClane as he attempts to take down terrorists led by Hans Gruber.
What is Die Hard?
It's the town that Jesus was born in according to the Christian Bible.
What is Bethlehem?
This doll introduced in 1959, was named after the creator's daughter, Barbara.
What is the Barbie doll?
This character dressed up as Santa to take toys and treats AWAY from the good citizens of Whoville.
Who is the Grinch?
Bing Crosby's version of this song is the world's bestselling single with estimated sales in excess of 50 million physical copies.
What is White Christmas?
This 1946 movie is about a home lender who's helped by an Angel named Clarence after facing financial scandal and ruin on Christmas eve.
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
It's generally believed that the first Christmas trees originated in this European country around the 16th century.
What is Germany?
Action figures based on this film were infamously not produced in enough quantities to meet 1977 Christmas demand, so certificates were sold that then had to be mailed in. The toy manufacturer would then send out the figures several weeks later.
What is Star Wars?
The modern image of the jolly looking Santa in the red suit was the result of a series of illustrations created to advertise this soft drink beginning in 1931.
What is Coca Cola?
Both German and British soldiers sang this "quiet" classic together on the front lines in 1914 which created an unplanned Christmas Eve truce during World War I.
What is Silent Night?
Big Bang Theory actor Johnny Galecki, was 14 when he played Rusty in this 1989 film.
What is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
This American Revolutionary War general famously led his troops across the Delaware River to attack the Hessians on Christmas day, 1776.
Who is George Washington?
The world record for fastest time to solve this puzzle toy is 3.05 seconds.
What is a Rubik's Cube?
In England, Santa Claus is traditionally known by this paternal name.
Who is Father Christmas?