Canadian Christmas
Which Canadian was born on Dec. 25?
A. Celine Dion
B. Wayne Gretzky
C. Pamela Anderson
D. Justin and Alexandre (Sacha) Trudeau
D. JUSTIN & ALEXANDRE (SACHA) TRUDEAU
Pierre and Margaret Trudeau had three sons, two of whom were indeed born on Christmas Day: Justin in 1971 and Alexandre, who was born on Dec. 25, 1973.
The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?
A. Dillard's
B. Macy's
C. JC Penny
D. Bloomingdales
B. Macy's
Name that holiday song!
"Come and trim my Christmas tree,
With some decorations bought at Tiffany's..."
SANTA BABY
Name that holiday film!
"You'll shoot your eye out, kid."
A Christmas Story
Which was the first country to issue a Christmas postage stamp?
A. France
B. Germany
C. Great Britain
D. Canada
D. Canada
The 2-cent stamp featured a Mercator map of the world with the British Empire's nations and colonies in red, and the words "Xmas 1898". It was Canada's first bicolor stamp, with a lavender background and carmine highlights.
Which of the following is a genuine Canadian Christmas recording?
A. All I Want for Christmas Is a New RV" by The Trailer Park Boys
B. "Have Yourself a Murray Little Christmas" by Anne Murray
C. "Christmas with the Adams Family" by Bryan Adams
D."Barenaked for the Holidays" by The Barenaked Ladies
D. "BARENAKED FOR THE HOLIDAYS"
"Barenaked for the Holidays" is a traditional album featuring "O Holy Night," "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and a duet with Michael Bublé.
In the original Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
A. Paris
B. Chicago
C. New York City
D. Miami
A. Paris
In the song "Winter Wonderland," what do we call the snowman?
A. Perry Brown
B. Parson Brown
C. Brown Parson
D. Billy Bobby Brown
B. Parson Brown
Which one of Santa's reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?
Cupid
How many candles are on a traditional Hanukkah menorah, including the shamash?
A. Eight
B. Nine
C. Twelve
D. Ten
B. Nine
A traditional Hanukkah menorah has nine candles including the shamash, with eight candles representing the eight nights of Hanukkah and one separate candle called the shamash which is used to light the other candles.
Which city is officially known as "The Christmas Capital of Canada"?
A. Toronto
B. Montreal
C. Winnipeg
D. Vancouver
C. WINNIPEG
Winnipeg earned this title because its frequent and abundant snowfalls each December virtually guarantee a white Christmas, providing ideal weather for skating, sleigh rides and roasting chestnuts over an open fire.
What is Ralphie's little brother's name in the movie "A Christmas Story"?
A. Randolph
B. Rudolph
C. Ryan
D. Randy
D. Randy
What is the #1 best-selling Christmas song ever?
A. "White Christmas"
B. "All I Want for Christmas Is You"
C. "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree"
D. "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"
A. "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby
According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the eighth day of Christmas?
Eight maids a-milking
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
A. Germany
B. France
C. Poland
D. Switzerland
A. Germany
During the 12 Days of Christmas in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, kids often wear masks, make noise, ring bells and go door-to-door seeking treats. Which name do they go by?
A. Mummers
B. Bummers
C. Belsnicklers
D. Both A & C
D. BOTH A & C
Belsnicklers or Mummers wear masks and costumes, disguise their voices and sing and dance before going to the next house. If the host can't guess their identities, he or she must come along with them and join in the holiday fun.
What is the name of George Bailey's guardian angel in It's A Wonderful Life?
A. Clark Owens
B. Clarence Odbody
C. This character didn't have a name
D. Scott Calvin
What is the most recorded Christmas Song?
A. "White Christmas"
B. "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"
C. "Silent Night"
D. "Jingle Bells"
C. "Silent Night"
"Silent Night" is the most recorded Christmas song in history, with over 137,000 known recordings. The song was first recorded in 1905 and has been covered by artists across genres and generations.
In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of "The Code of Elves?"
"Treat every day like Christmas."
What U.S. state is home to the town of Snowflake?
A. Colorado
B. Texas
C. Minnesota
D. Arizona
D. Arizona
During Christmas in Quebec, a Yuletide tradition is a réveillon. What exactly is it?
A. A Christmas dance
B. A Christmas bouquet
C. A Christmas banquet
D. A Christmas party game
C. A CHRISTMAS BANQUET
A traditional réveillon, or "waking up," is eaten after people return from Midnight Mass.
What’s the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend in the “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” television special?
A. Clementine
B. Chloe
C. Sharice
D. Clarice
D. Clarice
Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
A. Silver Bells
B. Jingle Bells
C. Carol of the Bells
D. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
B. Jingle Bells
Name that holiday film!
""My dear partner, when what's left of you gets around to what's left to be gotten, what's left to be gotten won't be worth getting, whatever it is you've got left."
White Christmas (1954)
Where was St. Nicholas born?
A. Hungary
B. Turkey
C. Sweden
D. Germany
B. Turkey
It is believed that Nicholas was born sometime around 280 A.D. in Patara, near Myra in modern-day Turkey.