Christmas Movies
How many Oscars did Miracle on 34th Street win?
3
In what country is it a tradition to eat Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) on Christmas?
Japan. Orders must be placed up to two months in advance.
What was the first state to declare Christmas an official holiday?
Alabama
How many weeks did it take Charles Dickens to write A Christmas Carol?
Six Weeks
Rudolph the red nosed reindeer, had...
a very shiny nose
In what state does A Christmas Story take place?
Indiana
Which ocean should you travel to if you want to visit Christmas Island?
Indian Ocean
How many states grow Christmas trees?
All 50 states grow Christmas trees, including Alaska and Hawaii.
What store sold the first pre-lit Christmas trees?
Target
Over the river and through the woods,
to grandmother's house we go
Who narrated the classic 1966 TV special How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Boris Karloff
Which country started the tradition of putting up Christmas trees?
Germany
What 225-ton gift was given to the United States by the French on Christmas in 1886?
The Statue of Liberty
Who invented electric Christmas lights?
Thomas Edison in 1880
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas...
...just like the ones we used to know
What beloved holiday classic was a box office bust when released in 1946?
It's A Wonderful Life
How do you say "Merry Christmas'' in Hawaiian?
Mele Kalikimaka
In what year did the first U.S. Christmas postage stamp go on sale?
1962
In what year did NORAD (North America Aerospace Defense Command) start tracking Santa on Christmas Eve?
1955
O Holy Night...
the stars are brightly shining
In what year did A Charlie Brown's Christmas debut?
1965
What country is the poinsettia native to?
Mexico
When and in what city did The Nutcracker ballet premiere in the United States?
1944 in San Francisco
What original recording of a holiday song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1974?
"A Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting Over an Open Fire)" by Nat King Cole.
It came upon a midnight clear...
that glorious song of old