For the Holidays

Where oh where could Santa be?

100

The Cavalcade of Lights is celebrated in which Canadian city?

Toronto

200

O Christmas Tree and Silent Night were originally from what European country?

Germany

300

In 1974, KFC ran an ad campaign with the slogan "Kentucky for Christmas" and has become a tradition, in which country?

Japan

400

Expect to exchange books and chocolate in this country on Christmas Eve. 

Iceland

500

In 1647 to 1660, the original Grinch made Christmas illegal in England. What was their name?

Oliver Cromwell

We'll watch a movie, but no Hallmark allowed.

100

Miracle on 34th Street is based on which real-life department store?

Macy's

200

In the National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, what does Clark's boss give him as a Christmas bonus instead of cash?

A free year's membership to the Jelly of the Month Club.

300

In Ron Howard's How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what kind of animal hair was the Grinch's costume made from?

Yak hair

400

In It's a Wonderful Life, what book did George receive as a gift from Clarence?

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

500

In Home Alone, what was the name of the traveling polka band Kevin's mom travels with on her way home?

The Kenosha Kickers

Do you hear what I hear?

100

What was the Grinch's brain full of in You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch?

Spiders

200

In Fairytale of New York, what were the boys of the NYPD choir singing?

Galway Bay

300

This pop holiday hit was released in 1984 but did not rank in the charts until 2017.

Last Christmas by Wham!

400

What is the most published holiday hymn?

Joy to the World

500

In 1965, which holiday song did astronauts play from space?

Jingle Bells

Are you still hungry?

100

Gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by which German fairytale?

Hansel and Gretal

200

This fruit is (allegedly) the most popular holiday fruit worldwide.

Cranberries

300

In 1983's A Christmas Story, this chocolatey drink contained the decoded message from Little Orphan Annie.

Ovaltine

400

This fruit is traditionally placed inside Christmas stockings as a symbol of St. Nick's gold.

Oranges

500

Culinary historians traced the origins of Eggnog to the medieval British punch called "posset". Over the centuries, the simple mixture of milk and ale or wine was enriched with eggs and brandy or fortified wines. But before the additions, what was "posset" originally used for?

Medicinal tonics and sleep aids

Hello, my name is Krampus.

100

Where is Krampus still traditionally "celebrated"?

Austria, the Czech Republic and Germany

200

How is Krampus usually celebrated in Central European traditions?

With a parade

300

In many stories, Krampus tends to wreak havoc on Christmas Eve, which is not true. In most legends, Krampus appears on this night, the eve of St. Nicholas Day.

December 5th, also known as Krampusnacht

400

Originally said to be son of Hel from Norse Mythology (although others believe he originated from the Horned God of Witches), Krampus was then grafted onto another religious tradition as who's holiday sidekick?

St. Nicholas/Santa

500

Typically carrying a basket and made up of one hoofed foot and one human foot, between 1890 and 1918 manufacturers in the alpine regions started sending these out which began the commercialization of Krampus.

Krampus Christmas Cards