Holiday Movies
Who directed It's a Wonderful Life?
Frank Capra
In “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” how many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh?
9
Since 1929, where has San Francisco’s official holiday tree been located? Hint: It is known as Uncle John’s Tree.
Golden Gate Park at Stanyan. The city’s official Christmas tree is a cypress on the edge of Golden Gate Park at 501 Stanyan Street, illuminated with rows of vertical lights that create an oval shape around the spherical giant.
Which country did eggnog come from?
England. In the 13th century, monks added eggs and figs to posset, and eggnog was born.
2022 is a Leap Year True or False?
Where does How the Grinch Stole Christmas take place?
Inside of a Snowflake.
What is the best selling Christmas album of all time in the United States?
A) A Charlie Brown Christmas by Vince Guaraldi Trio
B) Elvis’ Christmas Album by Elvis Presley
C) Merry Christmas by Mariah Carey
D) These Are Special Times by Celine Dion
Elvis’ Christmas Album has sold over 13 million copies in the United States (and over 15 million worldwide)
What country has the oldest New Year’s celebration and is recognized as the world’s largest celebration?
China: Chinese or Lunar NY has been celebrated for more than 3000 years and is responsible for the largest annual human migration.
On Hanukkah, children are often given chocolate coins called what?
Gelt.
What is the Chinese Lunar New Year animal for 2022?
Tiger
In Home Alone, where was the McCallister family planning to spend Christmas?
Paris
Which holiday song was written as an anti-war song as a call for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962?
Do you Hear What I Hear
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany. When Prince Albert of Germany got a tree for his new wife, Queen Victoria of England, it really took off across the pond.
In what country do they eat 12 grapes for good luck, one for each stroke of midnight?
A) Spain
B) Russia
C) Australia
D) Taiwan
Spain
True. Beijing will host Winter Olympics 2/4/2022-2/20/2022
In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, what does Clark's boss give him as a Christmas bonus instead of cash?
A free year's membership to Jelly of the Month Club
What song, closely associated with Christmas, makes no mention of Christmas or any other holiday and was the first song broadcast from Space?
Jingle Bells
When was the first New Year's Eve Ball Drop?
1907
What popular festival occurs the night before Christmas Eve in Oaxaca City, Mexico?
Noche de los Rabanos, Night of the Radishes
United Nations has declared 2022 as the Year of What?
United Nations has declared 2022 as the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture and the International Year of Glass
According to Buddy the Elf What are the 4 Main Food Groups?
Candy, Candy Canes, Candy Corn, and Syrup
Name the holiday pop song and singer that broke the record for the longest trip to #1 on the billboard charts?
All I want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey
Who was the first U.S. president to recognize Hanukkah in the White House?
Jimmy Carter in 1979
Which country started the tradition of leaving food and drink for Santa to be exchanged for gifts overnight?
Who will celebrate their Platinum Jubilee in 2022?
If still living and reigning, Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee on 2/6/2022, marking 70 years on the throne