Very Presidential
Which U.S. President made Christmas a federal holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant
How long does it typically take for a Christmas tree is mature?
7-10 years
How many reindeer does Santa Claus have?
Nine
Dasher, Dancer, Donner, Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Vixen, Prancer, & Rudolph
What popular Christmas treat is shaped like a shepherd's staff?
Candy Cane
What is the name of the family featured in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
The Griswolds
Who was the first president to ban the Christmas tree from inside of the White House for environmental reasons?
Teddy Roosevelt
What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century?
Germany
Which of Santa's reindeer is considered the leader?
Dasher, the eldest
What popular holiday cake was sent to soldiers in World War II due to its ability to survive long journeys?
Fruitcake
What was the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
Which president started the annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the White House lawn?
Calvin Coolidge
Which first lady began the tradition of selecting a theme for the official White House Christmas Tree?
Jackie Kennedy
Theme Nutcracker Suite Ballet
Which two of Santa's reindeer names come from weather phenomena?
Donner/Donder (Thunder) & Blitzen (Lightning)
Before turkey was common, what meat was often served at Christmas in England?
Goose or Boar's head
(will take either answer, bonus points for both)
In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of the "Code of Elves?"
Treat everyday like Christmas
During whose presidency did the tradition of putting a decorated tree inside of the White House begin?
Benjamin Harrison
The first "string lights" for Christmas trees were invented in which decade?
1880s
(Closest without going over)
In Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer what is the name of the Snowman who narrates the story?
Sam
Approximately 3.6 million families in this country consume KFC for Christmas dinner due to a very successful 1974 ad campaign.
Japanese
What is the name of Rudolph's Elf friend who wants to become a dentist?
Hermey
In 1659, which state passed a law providing a fine for anyone who celebrated Christmas?
Whosoever shall be found observing any such day as Christmas...shall pay for each offense five shillings as a fine to the country. Thankfully the law was later repealed.
Massachusetts
The tallest Rockefeller tree was a Norway Spruce from Killingworth Conneticut, it stood at an impressive 100 feet.
Name the year
1999
Closest without going over
Which famous poem first named Santa's Reindeer?
A visit from St. Nicholas...aka Twas the night before Christmas
Which British Monarch is credited with popularizing turkey as the Christmas dinner centerpiece?
King Henry VIII
What does George promise to give to Mary at the beginning of It's a Wonderful Life?
The moon