Fun Facts
What is another term used for Santa Claus?
Saint Nick
The song goes, "Dashing through the snow, in a ____ _____ ______ ________" Complete it.
"...one horse open sleigh..."
In Chevy Chase's "Christmas Vacation," what animal came in on the second tree?
If you would like to get a kiss, what do you stand under?
Mistletoe
Hanukkah celebrates the victory of what group of people?
The Maccabees
What is the name of the square in New York City, where the ball drops on New Year's Eve?
Times Square
"Deck the halls with _____ _____ ______." Complete it.
"...boughs of holly..."
In the movie, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," what was the name of the little girl who taught him the true meaning of Christmas?
Cindy Lou Who
How many candles are in a menorah?
Nine; eight candles in a row and one helper candle
In "Twas the Night Before Christmas," what were "dancing in the children's heads"?
"visions of sugarplums"
In the story of Hanukkah, this was only supposed to last for one night, but it lasted for 8 days.
The oil
Another word for Christmas songs
In the movie, "It's a Wonderful Life," what happens every time a bell rings?
An angel gets his/her wings
This is a four-sided spinning top, played during Hanukkah.
Dreidel
In the story, "A Christmas Carol," by Charles Dickens, what are the three ghosts called?
Christmas Past, Future, and Present
In a menorah, this is the name of the candle that lights the other candles
The shamash
I have a little dreidel, I ___ ___ ___ ___ ___.
Complete the lyric.
...made it out of clay.
In this movie, the main character is named after something you build out of snow.
Frosty the Snowman
What is the name of the Christmas flower whose leaves are dyed red?
Poinsettia
In the Nutcracker, what is the little girl's name, who "gets" THE NUTCRACKER?
Clara
How do you say Merry Christmas in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
According to the song, what are "roasting on an open fire?"
Chestnuts
In the movie "Home Alone," what is the name of the boy who gets left at home by his family?
Kevin McCallister
In what country did the tradition of decorating Christmas trees originate?
Germany
Name all the reindeer...
Dasher Dancer Prancer Vixen Comet Cupid Donner Blitzen Rudolph