Holiday Movies
What is the name of the guardian angel who takes George Bailey on his journey in the 1946 movie, It's a Wonderful Life?
Clarence
In 16th century the tradition of creating gingerbread houses for Christmas was started in this country.
Germany
Kwanzaa was first celebrated in the US in which decade?
a. 1950s
b. 1960s
c. 1970s
d. 1980s
1960s
What was the traditional main dish to eat on Christmas in 16th century Europe?
a. Roast beef
b. Ham
c. Turkey
d. Goose
e. Pheasant
Goose
The song Jingle Bells was originally written for this holiday?
Thanksgiving
What US city is the film Miracle on 34th street set in?
New York City
What traditional holiday drink did George Washington love?
Eggnog
When was Queen Elizabeth's first televised Christmas address?
a. 1947
b. 1957
c. 1960
d. 1963
1957
What traditional holiday confection was made popular in Germany in the 1670?
The Candy Cane
What holiday song has the highest sales in US history.
White Christmas
In the movie A Christmas Story, what is the name of Ralphie's younger brother?
Randy
What percentage of American households use artificial trees?
a. 50 percent
b. 60 percent
c. 70 percent
d. 80 percent
80 percent
What year was the first Rockefeller Christmas tree lit?
a. 1901
b. 1921
c. 1931
d. 1941
1931
This German tradition is popular in some parts of the US. It involves hanging a Weihnachtgurke on the Christmas tree. What food is this?
A pickle
What holiday song inspired a truce during World War I when both sides sung the carol back in their native languages?
Silent Night
In the movie A Nightmare Before Christmas, what is Jack Skellington's nickname in Halloween Town?
The Pumpkin King
This holiday tradition was started in the 1970s in the creator's childhood home. It was based on the creator's own toy from childhood named "Frisbee". The creator, Chandra Bell, marketed this tradition by writing a book in 2005. What was the book called?
Elf on a Shelf
Which US president banned Christmas trees from the White House?
Theodore Roosevelt
In Japan, what American fast food is customary to eat on Christmas Day?
KFC
What was the first holiday song to mention Santa Claus in 1864?
Up on the Housetop
In the movie Home Alone, what is the nickname of the pair of burglar's who try to break in Kevin's home?
The Wet Bandits
What English monarch popularized the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
a. Henry VIII
b. Queen Elizabeth
c. Queen Victoria
d. Diana Spencer
Queen Victoria
a. FDR
b. JFK
d. Nixon
d. Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter
What type of pudding is mentioned in the song, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"
Figgy Pudding
What artist had the highest grossing Christmas album of all time in 1957?
Elvis Presley