Movies
What animated 2004 film is about a train to the North Pole on Christmas?
The Polar Express
What song was condemned by the Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair?
“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”
What do children typically get in their stockings if they’re on the Naughty List?
Coal
One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous Valentine’s Day symbol. Which one?
Cupid
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
What is the name of the department store featured in Miracle on 34th Street?
Macy’s
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in 1892?
The Nutcracker
What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch”?
Eggnog
Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house and reports back to Santa?
The Elf on the Shelf
What plant with red and green leaves is a popular Christmas decoration?
Poinsettia
Who played George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life?
James Stewart
What phrase from A Christmas Carol expresses annoyance with holiday cheer?
“Bah! Humbug!”
In Victorian times, what fruit was traditionally placed in Christmas stockings?
An orange
True or False: The name “Santa Claus” comes from the Dutch Sinterklaas.
True
What cartoon character’s name is used to indicate a small, thin, or undesirable Christmas tree?
Charlie Brown
In A Christmas Story, what happens to Ralphie’s friend after a triple-dog dare?
His tongue gets stuck to a frozen flagpole.
What Christmas song was written during a heatwave in Hollywood in 1945?
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?
Fruitcake
What is Santa’s sleigh said to be powered by besides reindeer?
Christmas magic / Christmas spirit
What wooden nut-cracking figure is a popular holiday decoration?
A nutcracker
In The Santa Clause (1994), what is the real name of the man who becomes Santa?
Scott Calvin
What’s the German name for “O Christmas Tree”?
“O Tannenbaum”
What game found under Christmas trees since 1978 used the tagline “the frantic marble munching game”?
Hungry Hungry Hippos
In what country does Santa ride a surfboard instead of a sleigh (in local tradition)?
Australia (fun cultural tradition)
What ornament is traditionally hidden in a Christmas tree for someone to find?
The Christmas pickle