December
What mythical figure punishes naughty children in central Europe?
Krampus
What is Santa called in the United Kingdom (Great Britain, England)?
Father Christmas.
Kwanzaa was created as an alternative to what popular holiday?
Christmas
a professor of Africana studies, created Kwanzaa in 1966 during the aftermath of the Watts riots, which took place in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California
Before turkey was common, what meat was often served at Christmas in England?
Goose or boar’s head
Who originally recorded the song "White Christmas"?
Bing Crosby
What mischievous character makes pranks from the day after Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve?
The Elf on the Shelf
Which two of Santa’s reindeer names come from weather phenomena?
Donner (thunder) and Blitzen (lightning)
How long does Kwanza last?
7 Days
In the movie "Elf," what are the four main food groups according to Buddy?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
Which Christmas song includes the lyric "The weather outside is frightful"?
"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!"
What plant’s berries are often white and traditionally hung on doorways?
Mistletoe
What do Swedish children leave for Santa Claus?
Coffee
How many nights does Hanukkah last?
8 Nights
What nut is famously roasted and sold by street vendors during the Christmas season?
Chestnuts
What is the most recorded Christmas song in history?
"Silent Night"
The first “string lights” for Christmas trees were invented in which decade?
1880s
What country was the original Santa Claus from?
Turkey
What colors are associated with Hanukkah?
Blue, white, and sometimes silver
What are "pigs in blankets" in British Christmas tradition?
Small sausages wrapped in bacon
What Christmas song is famous for being sung by Mariah Carey?
"All I Want for Christmas Is You"
Which U.S. President made Christmas a federal holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant
What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The Polar Express
Which day of the week can Hanukkah NOT begin on?
Tuesday
What is a turducken?
A turkey stuffed with a duck, which is stuffed with a chicken
In which song does a snowman come to life, popularized by a 1969 animated television special?
Frosty the Snowman