Christmas History
This country originated the tradition of decorating Christmas trees
What is Germany?
These are Frosty the Snowman's very first words after coming to life.
What is "Happy Birthday"?
This happens every time a bell rings in the movie, "It's a Wonderful Life"
What is an angel gets its wings?
In "The Chipmunk Song," Alvin is repeatedly yelled at for wanting this specific toy.
What is a Hula Hoop?
This is the name of the Grinch’s loyal dog
Who is Max?
This carol was initially banned from church services for being “too cheerful.”
What is Silent Night?
This is what the Grinch realized Christmas does not come from in the movie, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
The famous quote "Christmas doesn't come from a __"
What is store?
This is the 'first rule of the elves' in the Elf Movie
What is Treat Everyday Like Christmas?
According to the song,"Twelve Days of Christmas" there are this many "Lords a-Leaping"
What is ten?
In A Charlie Brown Christmas, this character is the only one who tells the "true meaning" of Christmas by reciting scripture?
Who is Linus?
This dessert tradition involved hiding charms inside, turning Christmas into a dental hazard.
What is Christmas pudding?
This is the Character in How the Grinch Stole Christmas that states "No one should be alone on Christmas"
Who is Cindy Lou Who?
In A Christmas Story, this is the "major award" Ralphie's father wins in a contest.
What is a leg lamp?
This carol is essentially a holiday inventory audit conducted over twelve escalating days.
What is the 'Twelve Days of Christmas'?
This is Frosty the snowman's magical item that brings him to life
What is the magician's hat?
This U.S. President declared Christmas a federal holiday in 1870
Who is Ulysses S. Grant
This is a famous challenge in the movie, "A Christmas Story", that no character can ever turn down.
What is a "Triple Dog Dare"?
This is the title of the fictional black-and-white gangster movie Kevin watches to scare people away.
What is "Angels with Filthy Souls"?
This Canadian singer is often called the "King of Christmas" due to his 2011 album and perennial 2025 streaming hits
Who is Michael Buble
In The Polar Express, this is the first gift of Christmas given by Santa
What is a bell from Santa's sleigh?
This was the first year the Christmas tree erected at Rockefeller Center.
What is 1931?
In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Cousin Eddie asks Clark to "Save the _____ for me" during their Christmas meal.
What is the neck?
This is the "golden rule" of hot chocolate according to the song in The Polar Express.
What is "never ever let it cool."?
This song was written during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 as a plea for peace.
What is "Do you hear what I hear"?
In A Charlie Brown Christmas, this character is the only one who tells the "true meaning" of Christmas by reciting scripture?
Who is Linus?