Carols
In the song "Frosty the snowman," what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat!
What do children typically get in their stockings if they’re on the Naughty List?
A lump of coal
True or False: Studies show that the average American gains three pounds over the holidays.
False. It’s closer to one pound
What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The Polar Express
In which war was a “Christmas Truce” officially enacted?
World War I
In "the Twelve Days of Christmas", what are there eleven of?
Pipers piping!
What traditional Holiday decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
Around what percentage of consumers plan on celebrating the winter holidays this year?
a. 70%
b. 80%
c. 90%
C. 90%
In “A Christmas Story,” what happens to Ralphie’s friend as a result of a “triple-dog dare” from another classmate?
He gets his tongue stuck to a flagpole
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written to celebrate what holiday?
Thanksgiving!
In what country do people celebrate Dec. 25th by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan
In the US, how many holiday cards are sent each year before Dec. 25th?
a. 100 million
b. 550 million
c. < 1 billion
Answer: C, Americans send between 1.1 and 2 billion holiday cards every year
What 1988 action movie takes place on Christmas Eve?
Die Hard
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
Hansel and Gretel
What song was initially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair?
“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”
In one oddball tradition, an ornament shaped like what food item is hidden on the Holiday tree?
A pickle
On average in the US, how many people visit emergency rooms each November and December from holiday-related decorating accidents?
a. 10,300
b. 14,700
c. 23,600
B. 14,700 — which is about 240 injuries per day. The most common accidents involve falling, lacerations and back strains.
What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by the current President of the United States?
Home Alone 2
What environmentalist U.S. president banned Christmas trees at the White House?
President Theodore Roosevelt
What well-known Holiday carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells!
The first artificial Holiday tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of what bird?
Goose!
In order to successfully visit every home in the world on Christmas Eve, Santa would need a sleigh that could travel at approximately ____ mph
a. 2.3 million mph
b. 3.3 million mph
c. 4.3 million mph
A. 2.3 million mph
According to the Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup!
Which U.S. president signed a bill into law making Christmas a federal holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant in 1870