Holiday Decor & Fun
What plant is commonly hung in doorways for people to kiss under during Christmas?
What is mistletoe?
Who wrote “A Christmas Carol”?
Who is Charles Dickens?
What date is Christmas celebrated on?
December 25
How many reindeer traditionally pull Santa’s sleigh?
9
This 1990 film features Kevin McCallister defending his home from burglars.
Home Alone
What popular Christmas decoration is made from evergreen branches and hung on doors?
wreath
Which U.S. president banned Christmas trees in the White House?
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
Which U.S. state was the first to declare Christmas a legal holiday?
Alabama
Name the reindeer with a shiny red nose.
Rudolph
In this movie, Buddy leaves the North Pole to find his father in New York City.
Elf
What sparkling decoration is often draped around Christmas trees and comes in strands?
tinsel
What year was the first Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lit?
1933
What year was Christmas declared a federal holiday in the U.S.?
1870
Which two reindeer names start with the letter “D”?
Dasher and Donner
In this 2018 animated film, a green creature tries to steal Christmas from Whoville.
The Grinch
What type of lights are commonly used to decorate homes and trees during the holidays?
string lights or Christmas lights
Which war inspired the famous Christmas truce of 1914?
World War I
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Germany
List all of Santa’s reindeer (including the famous one with the red nose).
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph.
In this 1983 comedy, Ralphie desperately wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.
A Christmas Story
Which pop star is famously called the “Queen of Christmas” for her hit holiday song?
Mariah Carey
What was the original name of Santa Claus based on Dutch tradition?
Sinterklaas
What is the name of the first artificial Christmas tree made from dyed goose feathers?
feather tree
Which reindeer is missing from this list?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Blitzen, Rudolph.
Donner
This 2007 holiday drama stars Chris Brown and follows a family gathering for Christmas after years apart.
This Christmas