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Who tried to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville?
The Grinch
How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish?
"Feliz Navidad" is Merry Christmas in Spanish.
Was there a creature stirring in "Twas the Night Before Christmas"?
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
What two-part snack is traditionally left out for Santa on Christmas eve?
Milk & Cookies
What color is Santa's belt?
Santa is traditionally depicted wearing a black belt with a gold buckle.
In the classic 1964 TV special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", what did Hermey the elf want to be?
In the classic 1964 TV special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", what did Hermey the elf want to be?
What special ZIP code did the Canadian Post Office create for Santa Claus?
"H0H 0H0" is the Canadian equivalent of Saint Nick's personal ZIP code, providing an easy way to funnel letters meant for Santa to a central location.
In "The Twelve Days of Christmas", there are how many drummers drumming?
There are twelve drummers drumming.
What had grandma been drinking before she got run over by a reindeer?
She'd been drinking too much "eggnog"...
And we begged her not to go
But she forgot her medication
And she staggered out the door into the snow
What holiday became popular after it was featured on an episode of Seinfeld?
Festivus entered popular culture after it was made the focus of the 1997 Seinfeld episode called "The Strike". The holiday's celebration includes a Festivus dinner, practices such as the "Airing of Grievances", and the labeling of easily explainable events as "Festivus miracles".
In The Polar Express (2004), what letters does the conductor punch on Billy's ticket?
Billy's Polar Express ticket has the letters B & E punched in it.
What holiday was established in California in 1966 by scholar/activist Dr. Maulana Karenga?
Kwanzaa is a 7-day festival celebrating the African American people, their culture, history, and community. Kwanzaa, which means "first fruits of the harvest" in the African language Kiswahili, has gained tremendous acceptance and is now celebrated all over the world--especially in the U.S., Africa, and the Caribbean.
Which Christmas song declares "giddy-yap, giddy-yap, giddy-yap it's grand?"
Sleigh Ride
Why were candy canes first invented?
The first candy cane was made in 1670 by a German choirmaster to help children endure lengthy nativity services. They were white and modeled after shepherds' canes to remind the children of the shepherds that visited baby Jesus at the first Christmas.
Which Christmas special almost didn't air because TV executives didn't like it?
A Charlie Brown Christmas almost wasn't released because executives thought it was too slow. One CBS executive reportedly told Charles Schulz, "Well, you gave it a good shot. Believe me, we're big Peanuts fans, but maybe it's better suited to the comic page."
What was the name of the magician with the magic hat in the 1969 TV special "Frosty the Snowman"?
A washed-up magician named Professor Hinkle wants desperately to get his discarded magic hat back after he realizes that it has brought Frosty to life.
In what country are outdoor barbecues a traditional part of Christmas festivities?
In Australia, Christmas comes in the middle of summer and the temperature often hits a sweltering 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Christmas day. During this warm Australian Christmas season, outdoor barbecues have become a part of the Christmas tradition.
Which Christmas carol contains the line "Everyone dancing merrily in the new old fashioned way?"
"Rocking around the Christmas tree"...
... have a happy holiday!
Everyone's dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way
In Spain, it is a tradition to eat what at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve?
It is rare to find a Spaniard who will risk poisoning their fate for the coming year by skipping the New Year's Eve grapes, one for each stroke of midnight.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created as a promotion for what department store?
Montgomery Ward hired a writer named Robert L. May in 1939 to write a Christmas story that could be given away to holiday shoppers. May's brother-in-law, songwriter Johnny Marks, liked the story and decided to write a song to go with it!
What is the name of Ebeneezer Scrooge's deceased business partner?
Jacob Marley is now a tormented spirit, forced to wander the earth forevermore as punishment for his greedy, selfish and uncaring attitude towards mankind.
In what country are Christmas trees decorated with spiders?
In what country are Christmas trees decorated with spiders?
The Nutcracker ballet marked the first use of what instrument in an orchestral score?
The score is noted for its use of the "celesta", a keyboard instrument that produces sounds like bells.
Eggnog was first consumed in what U.S. city?
According to the historical accounts of Captain John Smith, the first eggnog made in the United States was consumed in his 1607 Jamestown settlement. "Nog" was, apparently, a variation of the word "grog", which refers to any drink made with rum.
What store sold the first pre-lit Christmas trees?
In the early 1990s the world's largest artificial Christmas tree maker, Boto Company (bankrupted in January 2008) supplied the first pre-lit Christmas trees to Target stores.