Holiday Songs
In the carol, “Jingle Bells,” what kind of a sleigh is mentioned?
"A one-horse open sleigh"
The name of a famous Russian Christmas ballet?
The Nutcracker
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
Snowman who comes to life
Who is Frosty
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
An angel
What song is the best-selling Christmas song by a female artist and one of the best-selling singles of all time?
All I Want for Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
What Christmas activity became popular by the story of Hansel & Gretel?
Making gingerbread houses
What were Frosty the Snowman’s first words?
“Happy birthday!”
How many days of Christmas are there?
How many days of Hanukkah are there?
8
True or false: The Song "Jingle Bells" was written specifically for Christmas?
False - Thanksgiving
What did people put on their trees before Christmas lights?
What is Candles?
Actor who played a giant elf.
a) Jim Carrey
b) Will Ferrell
c) Channing Tatum
Will Ferrell
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
Do more Americans get real or artificial trees?
Artificial
The Dreidel song is assoicated with what holiday?
Hanukkah
What is the Yiddish word for “spinning top,” as played on Hanukkah?
What is Dreidel?
“Eight Crazy Nights” is an animated Hanukkah movie starring which Jewish comedian?
Who is Adam Sandler
What is the candle holder for Hanukkah called?
Menorah
Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
The elf on the self
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old hat
A popular American Christmas beverage?
What is eggnog?
Which department store was featured in the film Miracle on 34th Street?
What is Macy's?
What do you leave out for reindeer?
What is Carrots and Oats?
What country is Kwanzaa mainly celebrated in?
The United States
In the song, 'When Santa got stuck up the .....' What does Santa get stuck in?
Chimney
When was the first New Year’s Eve ball drop?
1907
The Grinch stole all of the presents from this town.
WhoVille
What is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that that Buddha experienced enlightenment?
Bodhi Day (Rohatsu)
What is a tree with fake snow called?
What is a Flocked Tree
What language was the Christmas Carol, "Silent Night" originally written in?
German
What is the highest grossing Christmas movie?
Home Alone
How many lights were on the Griswold’s house in Christmas Vacation?
A) 1,000
B) 15,000
C) 25,000
C) 25,000
The beverage company that has been using commercials starring Santa Claus since the 1930's
Coca Cola
What country first invented eggnog?
In a popular Christmas Song, what color Christmas was he dreaming about?
What is a White Christmas
On what day of the year do Americans consume the most food?
Super Bowl Sunday
Buddy the elf sticks to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy
corns and __.
What is Syrup?
Which day is more popular for gift purchasing, Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
Black Friday
Originally from Mexico, this red and green plant is used to decorate homes.
What is Poinsettia?
How many Golden Rings were in the 12 Days of Christmas
5 golden rings
What are the two other most popular names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle and Saint Nick
In this movie a mean old man sees Christmas in the past, present and future
Scrooge
One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?
Who is Cupid?
How many Home Alone movies are there?
What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells
How many packages does USPS deliver during the holidays?
800 million packages
What did Ralphie want for Christmas in "A Christmas Story"?
A BB Gun
This is how you say Merry Christmas in Spanish
What is Feliz Navidad?
The country with the largest export of Christmas trees?
a)US
b)Canada
c)Denmark
c)Denmark