Christmas Carols & Songs
In “The Chipmunk Song,” what do the chipmunks want for Christmas besides a plane that loops the loop?
A hula hoop
What holiday decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
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 beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
What is Egg Nog
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
What popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
A. “Jingle Bells”
In "Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer" there is an elf named Hermey who really wants to be this. (for a living)
What is a dentist?
True or False: Studies show that the average American gains three pounds over the holidays.
False. It’s closer to one pound.
What game found under Christmas trees since 1978 had the tagline “the frantic marble munching game”?
Hungry Hungry Hippos
What holiday standard recorded in 1994 surpassed 2 billion Spotify streams in 2024?
All I Want For Christmas is You
What are the two most popular names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle and Saint Nick
In the movie “Elf,” what’s the first rule of the Code of Elves?
Treat every day like Christmas
In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan
In what decade did artificial aluminum Christmas trees become popular?
1950s
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” features a Christmas song composed especially for the show, with lyrics written on the back on an envelope in ten minutes by the show’s producer
“Christmas Time is Here"
In order for kids to decide who opened presents first, what special ornament must they find on the tree?
A Pickle
In 1994’s “The Santa Clause,” Tim Allen’s character takes over as Santa after this accident kills the original Santa Clause.
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate.
What is fruitcake?
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
These barnyard beasts kept time for a humble percussionist in the Christmas carol, “The Little Drummer Boy”.
What are the ox and lamb?
Who created the first electric light Christmas display?
Thomas Edison
In “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” what does Jack Skellington mistakenly call Old Saint Nick
Sandy Claws
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
What is figgy pudding?
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
Hansel and Gretel