Holiday Music
Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
“Miracle on 34th Street” centers on what real-life department store?
Macy’s
What is America’s most popular cookie at Christmas time?
Sugar
The Airing of Grievances is part of what fictional holiday celebration?
Festivus
What cartoon character’s name is used to indicate a small, thin, or just plain undesirable Christmas tree?
Charlie Brown
In ‘Frosty the Snowman,’ what made Frosty come to life?
Old silk hat
In the movie “A Christmas Story,” what was the name of the next door neighbors whose dogs ate the Christmas turkey?
The Bumpuses
Where did the idea for gingerbread houses originate, and when?
16th Century Germany
According to Hallmark, approximately how many Christmas cards are sent annually?
Answer: 1.3 billion
In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” what was Mr. Scrooge’s first name?
Ebenezer
In the song “Santa Baby,” the singer asks for a deed to what?
A platinum mine
In the TV special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what three words best describe the Grinch?
Stink, stank, stunk
In England, Christmas trees in the 14th and 15th centuries often had what type of edible decorations?
Apples
How long is the average growing time for a Christmas tree?
Seven years
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump?
Home Alone 2
According to the Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
Collard greens are often served around Christmas holidays to symbolize what?
Economic prosperity
In 1996, what toy with origins in Sesame Street was a sensation at Christmastime?
Tickle Me Elmo
The celebrated “Christmas Truce” temporarily halted fighting during what war?
World War I
In one oddball tradition, an ornament shaped like what food item is hidden on the Christmas tree?
A pickle
In “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” what does Jack Skellington mistakenly call Old Saint Nick
Sandy Claws
In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan
What brand of scooter was a must-have Christmas gift for children in 2000?
Razor
What environmentalist U.S. president banned Christmas trees at the White House?
President Theodore Roosevelt