Holiday Songs
What song demands that you bring us some figgy pudding?
We wish you a Merry Christmas
How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Mexico?
Feliz Navidad
What’s the dog’s name in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”?
Max
Shortbread is traditionally made before Christmas, where does it originate from?
Scotland
What colors are usually associated with Chanukah?
Blue and White
What finishes the line: “All I want for Christmas is my…”?
Two Front Teeth
From which country does the poinsettia plant originate?
Mexico
What city did the movie Elf take place in?
New York City
What popular holiday beverage contains sugar, milk, and eggs?
Eggnog
Who created the first electric light Christmas display?
Thomas Edison
What did Frosty The Snowman do when a magic hat was placed on his head?
He began to dance around
In what northern European country might you receive gifts from a different Yule Lad each night if you leave your shoes on the window sill each of the 13 days before Christmas?
Iceland
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
What is the most popular meal for Christmas in Japan?
KFC fried chicken
When were gingerbread houses invented?
They're thought to have been invented in Germany during the 16th century and rose in popularity with the Brothers Grimm's Hansel and Gretel story
Who wrote the Chanukah Song?
Adam Sandler
What Southeast Asian country boasts the longest holiday season starting with decorations and carols as early as September and celebrations that last sometimes until late January?
The Philippines
In A Christmas story what prize does Ralphies dad win in a contest?
A lamp shaped like a woman's leg in a fishnet stocking
What is a traditional food served at Chanukah made out of potatoes called?
Latkes
Which popular holiday plant is known to be an aphrodisiac?
Mistletoe
What popular holiday song was written during the Cuban missile crisis and was a plea for peace?
Do You Hear What I Hear?
What is the origin of Diwali also know as the Festival of Lights?
Hindo origin, widely celebrated throughout India
In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation instead of cash, what does Clark's boss give him as a bonus?
A membership to the Jelly of the Month club
Panettone is Italian sweet bread with dried fruit that is popular around Europe over the Christmas period, where did it originate from?
Milan
What are the colors associated with Kwanzaa?
Red, Black and Green. The colors of Kwanzaa are a reflection of the Pan-African movement representing “unity” for peoples of African descent worldwide: Black for the people, red for the noble blood that unites all people of African ancestry, and green for the rich land of Africa.