Holiday Songs
In “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”, what is the Grinch described as having in his smile?
Termites in his teeth
What is the German name for mulled wine?
Gluhwein
In Charles Dickens’s classic book A Christmas Carol, what is Scrooge’s first name?
Ebenezer
Are Santa’s reindeer male or female?
Female (Male reindeer lose their antlers in November, while female reindeer keep their antlers through the winter. Most depictions of Santa’s reindeer show antlers, which means they are female)
What type of calendar is used to count down to the days leading to Christmas?
An advent calendar
What type of Christmas does Elvis have if it’s not a white one?
A “Blue Christmas”
In Japan, what fast food restaurant has become a popular holiday dinner tradition?
KFC
What North American aerospace organization tracks Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve?
BONUS: What year did it first start?
NORAD (The North American Aerospace Defense Command)
1955
What is Frosty the Snowman’s pipe made of?
A corncob
The events in which famous ballet take place on Christmas Eve?
The Nutcracker
What beverage does the singer tell the audience to have a cup of in “A Holly Jolly Christmas”?
Cheer
What holiday tradition that many children take part in, came from the idea of the Brothers Grimm published story, Hansel and Gretel?
Building a Gingerbread House
What is the name of the creature who on December 5th in Germany and other Eastern European countries observe the arrival of what hairy, horned, half-man half-goat folklore creature nicknamed the “Christmas Devil,”
Krampus
What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
Eggnog
What is the official Christmas flower in North America?
The poinsettia
What is the most published Christmas hymn?
Joy to the world
What much-reviled Christmas dessert is known for its long shelf life?
What is Santa Claus called in France?
Pere Noel (Father Christmas).
What do Donner and Blitzen mean?
German for Thunder and Lightning
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
What pop Christmas hit was released in 1984 but did not rank in the charts until 2017?
“Last Christmas” by Wham!
What beverage company has used Santa Claus in its Christmas marketing since 1931?
Coca-Cola
Which U.S. city was specifically named to attract toy manufacturers by associating with Santa?
North Pole, Alaska (incorporated in 1953).
According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
Candy Canes
Which U.S. president signed a bill into law making Christmas a federal holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant in 1870