Christmas Movies
In “Elf” what does Buddy claim are the four food groups?
Candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup
In “Up on the Housetop,” what does Santa bring for Nell?
A dolly that laughs and cries
What type of cookie is most popular at Christmas time in the United States?
Sugar Cookies
This Christmas kissing tradition originates from Norse mythology in which Frigg, the goddess of love, promised to kiss any creature that passed under a certain plant when it was used to revive her son, Baldur. What plant was it?
Mistletoe
What is the name of the holiday where, historically, shoppers rushed out at midnight to get deals on their Christmas shopping?
Black Friday
In “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” what animal does Clark find in the Christmas tree?
A squirrel
In “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
What fruit is traditionally placed in stockings?
Oranges
In 1670 a German choirmaster asked a local confectioner to make a sweet treat for children to eat to keep them quiet. What is the name of that sweet treat?
Candy Cane
On what day does Cyber Monday occur each year?
The first Monday after Thanksgiving
In “Santa Clause,” starring Tim Allen, what is the name of Santa Clause before he becomes Santa Clause?
Scott Calvin
In “Winter Wonderland,” who do we pretend the snowman is?
Parson Brown
What 4 spices are traditionally included in eggnog?
Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla
On December 7, 1914, Pope Benedict XV called for a temporary ceasefire during the Christmas season, which was honored by German and English troops during which war?
World War I
What is the most popular gift to receive at Christmas?
Gift cards
What is the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?
Clarice
What Christmas song was written during the Cuban missile crisis as a plea for peace?
“Do you hear what I hear?”
Which roasted Christmas snack went “functionally extinct” in the early 20th century?
Chestnuts
Santa Clause is based on a monk who lived in the third century called Saint Nicholas. In what modern-day country did he live?
Turkey
How much money did the average American spend on Christmas in 2023?
$900
In “A Christmas Story,” what chocolatey drink contained the decoded message from Little Orphan Annie?
Ovaltine
What is the more common name for the Christmas song “Cantique de Noel”?
O Holy Night
What spirit is used to top Christmas pudding?
Brandy
From what pagan holiday were many Christmas traditions derived?
Saturnalia
American Christmas season sales totaled approximately how much in 2023?
$964 Billion