MOVIES
Mt. Crumpit
What unlikely duo recorded the song "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy" in 1977?
Bing Crosby and David Bowie
What famous Christian reformer is credited with being the first person to put lights on a Christmas tree?
Martin Luther
In what modern day country was Saint-Nicholas born in?
Turkey
In Miracle on 34th Street, what New York City department store hires Kris Kringle to play Santa during the Christmas season?
Macy's
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?
Krampus
Who recorded the melancholy holiday hit "Hard Candy Christmas" in 1982?
Dolly Parton
In what year did the Rockefeller Center skating rink open?
1936
What was the name of the person trying to kill baby Jesus?
King Herod
In Charlie Brown Christmas, what Christmas carol does the whole Peanuts gang sing at the end of the movie?
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan
The song "Jingle Bells" was originally written to celebrate which holiday?
Thanksgiving
According to Hallmark, approximately how many Christmas cards are sent each year?
1.3 billion
Of which religion were Mary and Joseph associated with?
Judaism
In the Polar Express, what word does the train conductor eventual punch into the main character's ticket?
Believe
What figure from English folklore came to be associated with Santa Clause?
Father Figure
Who first recorded the Frank Sinatra hit song "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas?"
Judy Garland
What US state is home to the town of Santa Claus?
Indiana
Who did Mary go to visit when she found out she was pregnant with baby Jesus?
What famous New York City hotel is featured in Home Alone 2?
The Plaza Hotel
According to legend, the tradition of hanging stockings dates back to Saint Nicholas. What were the first stocking stuffers?
HINT: they weren't toys
Gold coins
In the 12 days of Christmas, who sends all of the gifts?
The singer's true love
Which President declared that Christmas, December 25, is a national holiday?
In which two Gospels do we read about the birth of baby Jesus
Matthew and Luke