Christmas Music
What Christmas song did Burl Ives sing for the animated Christmas movie with the same name?
Frosty the Snowman
What type of pudding is mentioned in "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"?
Figgy Pudding - and we're not leaving 'til we get some!!
What Jewish holiday is celebrated in December?
(this year it's Dec 14-22)
Hanukkah
What is the day after Christmas called in England?
Boxing day
Who was the female singer that originally sang Santa Baby?
Eartha Kit
What is the name of the rolled cake that is traditionally eaten around the holidays?
(Hint: like a Swill Roll, but festive)
60 seconds/1 minute
In Germany, Santa isn't alone during his nighttime journey -- Who rides along to punish the kids who made it onto the naughty list?
Krampus
What singer got to be animated as an elf that performs at the North Pole's party in The Polar Express?
Steven Tyler
What was the poultry of choice for Christmas Dinner in A Christmas Carol?
Goose
What animal is associated with the Scandinavian celebration of the Yule/Winer Solstice?
Goats!
In what country do the three kings/three wise men, give sweets and pastries to children during an annual street parade held on January 6th?
Spain
What Christmas song was originally a Thanksgiving song?
Jingle Bells
What is the crispy potato pancakes called that's a traditional dish during Hanukkah?
Latkes
This celebration is also known as "Epiphany" or "Magi" and is celebrated across several countries and marks the end of the Christmas season.
Three Kings Day
What is the festive feast called that's held on the sixth day of Kwanzaa?
The Karamu
What Christmas song did Judy Garland refuse to sing with its original lyrics?
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2021/12/the-st-louis-story-behind-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas/
The lead singer of the hard rock band "The Pretty Reckless" was one of the main characters in what live action Christmas movie?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) - Taylor Momsen played Cindy Lou Who
The Sapporo Snow Festival is a festival held annually over seven days in February. What country is it held in?
Japan
What country has a celebration that translates to "Christmas Book Flood" where they exchange books as gifts and spend the evening reading on December 24th.
Iceland - it's called Jólabókaflóðið
Spiders!
Short version of the story:
A poor old woman couldn't afford decorations for her tree. A spider that she had chosen to let be during the day made his beautiful web in her Christmas tree. The first light in the morning turned the web to silver. When the woman awoke Christmas morning, she saw the beautiful strands of silver webbing.