Christmas Movies
In the movie Elf, what are the four main food groups for elves?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
In the song "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," what are you having with everyone?
A happy holiday
What is the name of the spiced Swedish wine often served warm during Christmas?
Glogg (or Mulled Wine)
According to legend, where is Santa Claus' workshop located?
The North Pole
Santa Claus was originally depicted as green before Coca-Cola made him red
False (Santa has been red/tan/green in many cultures, but the red suit was popular long before Coke)
What is the name of the reindeer with the red nose that helps Santa in the fog?
Rudolph
On the fifth day of Christmas, what did my true love give to me?
Five golden rings
What dense, heavy holiday cake is famously known for being "regifted" or disliked?
Fruitcake
Which parasitic plant are you traditionally supposed to kiss under?
Mistletoe
"Jingle Bells" was the first song ever played in space
True (Played by Gemini 6 astronauts in 1965)
In the movie Home Alone, what is the name of the fictional gangster film Kevin watches to scare people away?
Angels with Filthy Souls
Which famous Christmas carol was written during the American Civil War as a plea for peace?
"I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day"
What is the specific name of the traditional British Christmas pudding that is often doused in brandy and set on fire?
Figgy Pudding (or Plum Pudding)
In Central European folklore, what is the name of the horned "Anti-Santa" who punishes naughty children?
Krampus
The Statue of Liberty was technically a Christmas gift to the United States
False (It was a gift for the Centennial of the Declaration of Independence, though it was accepted in late 1884)
In the 1947 classic Miracle on 34th Street, what is the name of the lawyer who defends Kris Kringle in court?
Fred Gailey
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what is the total number of "Lords a-Leaping" mentioned by the end of the song?
40 (10 on day ten, 10 on day eleven, 10 on day twelve)
In Japan, what specific American fast-food chain is the most popular choice for a traditional Christmas dinner?
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)
Since 1947, which country has sent a giant Christmas tree to London's Trafalgar Square as a thank-you for WWII help?
Norway
Technically, all of Santa’s reindeer are likely female
True (Male reindeer lose antlers in winter; females keep theirs until spring)
What was the first animated holiday special ever produced for network television (airing in 1962)?
Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol
Which Christmas song holds the record for being the most recorded song in history, with over 137,000 different versions?
"Silent Night"
What is the name of the thin, waffle-like Italian Christmas cookie made with a specialized iron?
Pizzelle
In the folklore of Iceland, how many "Yule Lads" (mischievous trolls) visit children in the days leading up to Christmas?
13
In the original 1823 poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," the reindeer "Donner" and "Blitzen" were originally named "Dunder" and "Blixem."
True (They are Dutch words for Thunder and Lightning)