Christmas Trivia
What company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
“God rest ye merry, gentlemen…”
Let nothing you dismay
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What popular Christmas carol was not actually written for Christmas?
Joy to the World
What did Ralphie want for Christmas in the classic "A Christmas Story?"
A Red Ryder BB Gun
What did people put on their trees before Christmas lights?
Candles
“What child is this, who, laid to rest…”
On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
In Japan, it's common to go to what American fast-food chain on Christmas?
KFC - Orders must be placed up to two months in advance
What Christmas carol does the Peanuts gang sing at the end of "A Charlie Brown Christmas?"
Hark! The Herald Angles Sing
What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
The Grinch (2018), which has earned $538,920,602 worldwide
What is the most recorded Christmas song in history?
Silent Night - according to Songdex, there are over 137,315 known recordings
“It came upon the midnight clear…”
That glorious song of old
Where is eggnog said to have originated?
England
Which Christmas carol is based on a poem by the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow?
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
In the classic Christmas movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," the Grinch was described with three words. What are they?
Stink, Stank, Stunk
What were the first artificial Christmas trees made of?
goose feathers
“Come, they told me, pa rum pum pum pum…”
A newborn King to see, pa rum pum pum pum
In Finland, families eat this for breakfast on Christmas morning?
Families traditionally enjoy warm rice porridge, often served with sugar, cinnamon, and milk, and sometimes butter. A key element of this breakfast is a hidden almond placed in one portion of the porridge; the person who finds it is believed to have good luck for the coming year.
According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the ninth day of Christmas?
Nine ladies dancing
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in "The Polar Express?"
Tom Hanks
How many gifts in total were given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas?"
364
“We three kings of Orient are…”
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Where do people roller skate to early morning Christmas church services, creating a lively and spirited celebration?
in Venezuela, particularly in the capital city of Caracas
What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
What's the name of the main villain in the movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas?"
Oogie Boogie