Christmas History & Origins
What Pennsylvania city is known for it's ties to biblical Christmas?
Bethlehem, PA
I just want you for my own More than you could ever ______
Know (All I want for Christmas - Mariah Carey)
What animated TV special features the line “I want to be a dentist!”?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
What nut is traditionally used in classic American Christmas nut specific pie?
Pecan
“Only I didn't say fudge”
Ralphie or Narrator (A Christmas Story)
In what century did Christmas become a federal holiday in the United States?
The 19th century (specifically 1870)
Good tidings we bring to you and your _____
Kin (We Wish You a Merry Christmas)
In A Charlie Brown Christmas, what does Charlie Brown choose that everyone makes fun of?
A small, scraggly Christmas tree
What Christmas staple dish made from a specific vegetable, cream of mushroom soup, and fried onions was created in 1955 by a Campbell’s employee?
Green bean casserole
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”
Buddy the Elf (Elf)
What U.S. retail company launched the first store Santa tradition in 1890, starting the trend of mall and department-store Santas?
Macy’s (originally at their store in New York)
A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
I'm hiding from you and your soul of _______
Ice (Last Christmas - Wham!)
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966), what is the Grinch's dog’s name?
Max
The U.S. tradition of eating candy canes exploded in popularity after what decade’s technological breakthrough allowed them to be mass-produced hook-shaped?
The 1950s
“Look, Daddy! Teacher says every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings!”
Zuzu Bailey (It’s a Wonderful Life)
The first White House Christmas tree with electric lights was installed during the presidency of which U.S. leader?
Benjamin Harrison (in 1894)
Santa cutie, and fill my stocking with the duplex and _____
Checks (Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt)
The Friends Christmas episode where Ross dresses as the “Holiday Armadillo” aired in what decade?
The 2000s (specifically 2000)
What iconic Christmas dessert was introduced to the U.S. in boxed form by Nabisco in the early 1900s?
Fig Newtons (marketed as a holiday treat)
“Keep the change, ya filthy animal.”
Johnny (from the gangster film within the film) (Home Alone)
What year did Coca-Cola first use the modern red-suit Santa in their Christmas advertisements, solidifying his iconic look? (+/- 5 years)
1931 (1926-1936)
And when those blue snowflakes start fallin'
That's when those blue memories start ______
Callin' (Elvis Presley)
We will accept "Calling" DBAB
In the The Office (US) “Benihana Christmas,” which character brings two waitresses to the party?
Michael Scott
Which U.S. state is the largest producer of peppermint used for Christmas candy canes?
Oregon
“Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to.”
Kris Kringle (Miracle on 34th Street)