The North Pole
According to traditional Christmas lore, what metal is Santa’s sleigh often said to be made from?
Gold
"This is my house. I have to defend it."
Home Alone
A. Alana
B. Trisha
C. Vivian Rogers
D. Chris
B. Trisha
In what country did the tradition of decorating Christmas trees begin?
A. Germany
B. Switzerland
C. Spain
D. China
A. Germany
About how many candy canes were sold in the U.S. during the 2015 holiday season?
1.76 BILLION
What ocean is the geographic North Pole located in?
Arctic Ocean
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”
Elf
A. Todd
B. Elizabeth
C. Vivian Rogers
D. Alana
B. Elizabeth
In this country, children leave out shoes to be filled with candy by St. Nicholas.
A. Ireland
B. Italy
C. Argentina
D. The Netherlands
D. Netherlands
Roughly how many real Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. each year?
25-30 million
What 1930s advertising campaign permanently popularized Santa Claus wearing a red suit trimmed with white fur?
Coca-Cola’s Christmas advertising campaign
“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.”
It's A Wonderful Life
A. Elizabeth
B. Alana
C. Trisha
D. Vivian Rogers
D. Vivian
In Japan, which fast-food chain has become a popular Christmas meal tradition?
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)
In 2022, about how much money was spent in the U.S. on Black Friday (online + in-store)?
9 billion online, 60 billion total
What is the name of the head elf who guides Scott Calvin at the North Pole in The Santa Clause?
Bernard
“Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more.”
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
A. Cole
B. Todd
C. Jonny
D. Chris
C. Jonny
In Norway, it’s traditional to hide what household item on Christmas Eve to protect the family from mischief?
Brooms
Every year, Americans buy billions of dollars’ worth of Christmas lights. About how many times could the annual Christmas lights sold in the US be wrapped around the Earth?
100 Trips
At the North Pole, Santa would technically not need to adjust his watch when traveling east or west. Why?
All time zones converge there
“The thing about trains… it doesn’t matter where they’re going. What matters is deciding to get on.”
The Polar Express
A. Alana
B. Coury
C. Cole
D. Robin
B. Coury
In Ireland, what plant is traditionally hung over doorways to symbolize peace and protection during Christmas?
Holly
About how many professional Santa Clauses (people hired to play Santa at malls, events, and parties) are there in the United States?
10,000