Bits & Pieces
What were the first fake Christmas trees made of?
Goose Feathers
"Fra-gee-leh! It must me Italian!"
The Christmas Story
Specialty Christmas treat most commonly eaten in France shaped like part of a tree.
Yule log/Buche de Noel
This Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving.
Jingle Bells
For $500 extra points, who is up for the challenge?
You are a ballet dancer and will be dancing to the Nutcracker Ballet.
The first candle of the Menorah used to light the other candles is called what?
Shamash
What is the study of fruit called?
Pomology
The name of the little girl in "The Grinch" who tries to help him.
Cindy Lou-Who
In Puerto Rico, children leave grass under their bed for which Christmas animal?
Camel
After being ridiculed, Rudolph found himself on this island?
The Island of Misfit Toys
What did the candles say when the menorah complained about getting too hot?
"Whoa, a talking menorah!"
Why does Hanukkah last 8 nights?
To commemorate how long the holy light burned.
The most sold toy throughout Christmas.
Legos, selling 28 cases per second during each Christmas season.
"I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It's not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love."
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Spell it!
Mele Kalikimaka
The film, "White Christmas" features the classic song of the same name. But which film does this song actually appear?
Holiday Inn
Say What?!
Who was the first President to celebrate Hanukkah at the White House?
Harry Truman
How old was Shirley Temple when she received an honorary Oscar?
6 years old.
Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor met in which movie?
Singin' in the Rain
Germany's specialty bread filled with marzipan and a fruit glaze.
Christmas stollen
Sing It!
"...when friends come to call, it's the hap-happiest season of all...."
What song is it?
How many times does the average human blink per minute?
About 20 times.
What is the name of the round jelly donuts served at Hanukkah?
Sufganiyot
What mammal has the most teeth?
The giant armadillo, with 100 teeth!
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!"
Elf
The tradition of hanging stockings comes from a legend about what?
Marriage
Who is the youngest Oscar winner of all time?
Tatum O'Neal
Extra points: For what movie?
Extra, extra points: who did she star with?
Are you up for the challenge!
Bonus Points! (up to 3x the amount)
You can blink up to 5x per second if you try.
It's impossible for most people to like their own elbow.
You can't hum while holding your nose.
What type of cooking is traditionally used in preparing dishes for Hanukkah?
Frying
People fry their food in oil as a symbol for the miracle oil that burned for 8 nights straight.
What is the only number spelled with letters in alphabetical order?
Forty
What was the name of the high school in "Grease"?
Rydell High School
Italy's Christmas cake with a buttery taste and pieces of fruit.
Panettone
Who dishes up figgy pudding in Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol?"
Mrs. Cratchit
Say What!
Picky people pick Peter Pan peanut butter, 'tis the peanut butter picky people pick.
What is the name for money given during Hanukkah?
Gelt
What animals can recognize themselves in the mirror?
Dolphins
Burl Ives sang "Holly Jolly Christmas" as the snowman in what 1964 animated TV special?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
In Canada, you can send Santa Claus a letter through the postal system. What is his postal code?
HOH OHO
Which reindeer was Rudolph's father?
Donner
Name all of Santa's reindeer AND the seven dwarfs!
BONUS POINTS!
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen.
Happy, Doc, Bashful, Grumpy, Sneezy, Sleepy, Dopey
Spell It?
Sufganiyot