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In The Grinch, what is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Max
What Christmas song contains the line “A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices?”
In what century did the tradition of decorating Christmas trees start in Germany?
16th Century
How many reindeer traditionally pull Santa’s sleigh (not including Rudolph)?
Eight
In which country do people celebrate Christmas by hiding a pickle ornament in the tree?
Germany
What actor voices Ebenezer Scrooge in Disney’s A Christmas Carol?
Jim Carrey
What Christmas song mentions “Scary ghost stories”?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
Which U.S. president made Christmas a federal holiday in 1870?
Ulysses S. Grant
Rudolph guides Santa’s sleigh through what type of weather, according to the classic song?
Fog
In which country is it a tradition to leave shoes out on December 5th for St. Nicholas to fill with gifts?
The Netherlands
What city does Home Alone take place in?
Chicago
In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, what gift is given on the seventh day?
Seven swans a-swimming
Which country is credited with creating the first artificial Christmas tree in the 19th century?
Germany
Which of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with another Holiday character?
Cupid
In the United Kingdom, what do people pull at Christmas dinner that makes a snapping sound and often contains a small toy or paper hat?
Christmas Crackers
In The Santa Clause, what does Scott Calvin see written on the business card after Santa falls from the roof?
“If anything should happen to me, put on the suit. The reindeer will know what to do.”
Which Holiday song was first recorded by Bing Crosby in 1942?
White Christmas
What plant, often used as a Christmas decoration, is known as the “flower of the Holy Night”?
Poinsettia
According to legend, in which famous 1823 poem were Santa’s reindeer first described?
“A Visit from St. Nicholas” or “Twas a night before Christmas”
In Venezuela, what unusual activity do people do to get to church on Christmas morning in the capital city of Caracas?
In Elf, what is the first rule of the Code of Elves?
Treat everyday like Christmas!
Which composer wrote the music for the Famous Ballet, The Nutcracker?
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
What is the name of the 1843 book that popularized the modern image of Christmas in English-speaking countries?
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
In the poem A Visit from St. Nicholas (aka ’Twas the Night Before Christmas), what are Santa’s eyes described as?
“Twinkling”
In Iceland, 13 of these mischievous figures bring gifts or play tricks during the 13 nights before Christmas. What are they called?
Yule Lads