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What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?
Join in any reindeer games.
Who invented electric Christmas lights?
Thomas Edison
According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff? This was a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
Candy canes
Which one of Santa’s reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?
Cupid
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time before 2018?
Home Alone
Which Christmas song contains the lyric “Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way?”
“Rocking Around The Christmas Tree”
Similar to tinsel, these long strips of shiny foil are used to decorate a Christmas tree. What are they called?
Icicles
What alcohol is used to “spike” eggnog?
Rum
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Cola Cola
How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
Four
How do you say Merry Christmas in Hawaiian?
Mele Kalikimaka
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
An angel
What are the most common sides for Christmas dinner?
Green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and gravy, baked ham.
How many times does Santa check his list before making deliveries?
twice
What’s the name of the comedian who plays the Grinch in How The Grinch Stole Christmas?
Jim Carrey
What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?
“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
Where do candy canes come from?
Germany
In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
Why are Christmas candy canes red and white in color?
The white of the cane can represent the purity of Jesus Christ. The red stripes are for the blood he shed when he died on the cross.
Which fairy tale served as an inspiration for the first gingerbread houses?
Hansel and Gretel
Santa Claus is mainly a mix of what two figures?
Saint Nicholas (Sinterklaas in dutch) and Father Christmas.
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?
Krampus